Fifa has announced that Argentina will host this year’s Under-20 World Cup, after Indonesia was stripped of its hosting rights. The decision was made after the official draw for the tournament, which was to be held in Bali, was cancelled due to protests against the participation of the Israel team. The draw will now take place in Zurich, with the tournament set to take place from 20 May to 11 June. England’s Under-20 team is set to compete.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino expressed his delight at the decision, saying: “Fifa is delighted to announce that this year’s edition of the U-20 World Cup will take place in Argentina, as the home of the world champions opens its doors to the tomorrow’s superstars of world football. Having this year’s edition taking place in a country that lives and breathes football will be a tremendous inspiration for the stars of tomorrow.”