The draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ happened in Zurich at the Home of FIFA on Friday, 21 April, making way for the following month’s amazing showcase of football’s future stars.
“Dear football fans, dear friends, queridos amigos, it gives me great, great pleasure before the draw for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023, the 23rd edition of this wonderful tournament which gives us a glimpse of the stars of the future.” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino prior to the beginning of the draw.
“Congratulations to all 23 teams who have qualified. And thank you to Argentina and particularly, the Argentinian Football Association and its President, ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, as well as the governmental authorities for staging this fantastic event. Muchas gracias, Argentina!”
FIFA has confirmed the tournament’s match schedule and host cities in addition to the draw ceremony.
The U-20 World Cup Group Set:
During the draw ceremony, which was hosted by Samantha Johnson and conducted by FIFA Director of Tournaments Jaime Yarza, 24 teams were divided into six groups of four. The ceremony was assisted by FIFA legends Juan Pablo Sorin (Argentina) and David Trezeguet (France).
There will be four host cities for the U-20 World Cup: Mendoza, San Juan, Santiago del Estero, and La Plata
The competition will open on 20 May 2023, with four matches on the opening day in San Juan and Santiago del Estero, including hosts Argentina taking on Uzbekistan in Santiago del Estero Stadium. Both cities will also play host to the quarter-final round, while La Plata Stadium will host the semi-finals, 3rd place match, and Final.
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