According to the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA), the decision was adopted at the latest FIFA Council meeting. The tournament is considered the second most prestigious competition organized by FIFA, after the World Cup for senior national teams. Uzbekistan has never before hosted an event of this scale.
The FIFA U-20 World Cup has been held since 1977. Past winners include Argentina (six titles), Brazil (five), Portugal (two), Serbia (two), as well as Uruguay, Ghana, Spain, the USSR, Germany, England, France, and Ukraine.
Currently, the ongoing edition of the tournament is being played in Chile, featuring 24 teams. Uzbekistan is not among the participants this year.
