Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to Co-Host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will jointly host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027. The decision to stage the tournament in the two countries was made by the FIFA Council on 2 October 2025, while Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev recently agreed to develop a large-scale joint programme titled “Two Countries — One Championship.”
The programme will include joint sporting, cultural and youth events. The tournament will be the 25th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with 24 national teams set to compete.
Hosting the tournament in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will mark the first time in history that a men’s FIFA World Cup is held in Azerbaijan. For Uzbekistan, the event will be another major international football tournament following the FIFA Futsal World Cup hosted by the country in 2024.
Uzbekistan has already launched preparations for the competition. In December 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved an organising committee and a programme of measures covering preparations for the tournament, including infrastructure upgrades in line with FIFA requirements and the readiness of stadiums, training grounds and accommodation facilities.
The joint hosting agreement comes amid a broader strengthening of strategic ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. During their meeting on 23 August, the two leaders also agreed to continue active exchanges in youth policy and sports.
Hosting the tournament in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan will mark the first time in history that a men’s FIFA World Cup is held in Azerbaijan. For Uzbekistan, the event will be another major international football tournament following the FIFA Futsal World Cup hosted by the country in 2024.
Uzbekistan has already launched preparations for the competition. In December 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved an organising committee and a programme of measures covering preparations for the tournament, including infrastructure upgrades in line with FIFA requirements and the readiness of stadiums, training grounds and accommodation facilities.
The joint hosting agreement comes amid a broader strengthening of strategic ties between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. During their meeting on 23 August, the two leaders also agreed to continue active exchanges in youth policy and sports.
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