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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced the dates for the 2027 U-20 World Cup. The tournament will be held in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan from Sept. 17 to Oct. 9.
Infantino wrote on his personal Instagram account that Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan were preparing to welcome and bring together the world’s best young footballers. The FIFA president wished the teams success and wrote, “See you there.”
Twenty-four teams will compete in the World Cup. The tournament’s official brand was unveiled on Oct. 16. Its slogan, “This game is yours,” addressed to young footballers and their supporters, invites a new generation of football stars to make history.
The brand launch was showcased through special projections on the Maiden Tower, one of Baku’s landmark sites, and at Baku Olympic Stadium.
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At a meeting with Gianni Infantino on Sept. 29, 2026, Ilham Aliyev said preparations for the U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan were proceeding at a high level.
