FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 schedule, dates, teams list, pots, format, venue

After four years of break, the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup will kick-off on 20th May featuring some of the greatest youngsters around the world, know the tournament’s schedule along with list of qualified teams

With the FIFA U-20 World Cup set to kick-off next month, fans are already buzzing with excitement at the prospect of getting to witness some great talents. Despite some changes in the selection of host country, FIFA is confident that this tournament will run smoothly fulfilling it’s objective of showcasing young talents.

FIFA U20 World Cup 2023 schedule, dates, teams list, pots, format, host country venue

FIFA removes Indonesia as host of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™

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— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) March 29, 2023

2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup schedule, date, venue, format, host country, groups, & other details

According to reports, the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup will take place from May 20 through June 11 featuring twenty-four teams split evenly across six groups. Although the event was scheduled to take place in Indonesia as the second U-20 World Cup to be hosted in Southeast Asia after the 1997 edition, the plans have changed. On 29th March, FIFA has revoked Indonesia’s hosting rights owing to the protests surrounding participation of Israel.

Due to this, the host country for this tournament isn’t confirmed and even if Argentina get hosting rights as per rumors, it is unsure whether they will replace Indonesia in the main draw.

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023: qualified teams & draw

At the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, a total of twenty-four teams will compete in the group stage with top two teams from each group bagging direct round-of-16 qualification. Additionally, four best third-place teams will qualify for the next round to complete remaining spots of the knockout stage. Although the draw for group stage hasn’t been held yet, the pots containing six teams each has been revealed.

Ukraine are the defending champions having won the previous edition in 2019 but, their failure to qualify for the tournament means they can no longer defend their title. In this tournament’s group stage, fans can see participation from five European nations and four from North America.

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