The FIFA Council convened prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2023™ semi-finals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, placing a significant focus on youth competitions. During this meeting, Chile earned unanimous approval as the host nation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™, while Poland secured the hosting rights for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence in Chile’s organizational prowess, highlighting the country’s rich history of hosting FIFA events since 1962, including the successful FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2015. Infantino emphasized that Chile’s experience, combined with the fervor of its soccer fans, would create an exceptional backdrop for the rising stars of the future.
Turning attention to Poland, Infantino commended the nation’s impressive football heritage, citing the memorable hosting of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019, where talents like Erling Haaland left a lasting impact. The decision to host the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ in Poland is seen as a significant milestone in the country’s football history. Infantino expressed optimism that the event would contribute to the growth of women’s football in Poland and worldwide.
