The 2029 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup will be jointly hosted by Armenia and Georgia, the FIFA Council announced, marking a new milestone.

By entrusting the organisation to Armenia and Georgia, FIFA is betting on an unprecedented co-hosting arrangement for the U-20.

The two Caucasus nations will have the chance to welcome a major youth tournament, a showcase for the football stars of tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the edition of the tournament before that of 2029 will be hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in 2027.

This selection rewards the efforts made in recent years to modernise sports infrastructure and boost the appeal of their domestic leagues.

It also reflects FIFA’s ambition to diversify the host countries for its tournaments, moving beyond the traditional destinations.