FIFA has officially named Armenia and Georgia as the hosts of the 2029 FIFA U20 World Cup.
The announcement was made during a FIFA Executive Committee meeting held in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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Expressing their delight at the move, the Armenia Football Federation said in a statement, “This is an unprecedented achievement for Armenian football. For the first time, our country will host a major international football tournament of this scale, reflecting the great trust of the international football community.
“This is an invaluable gift to Armenian fans, supporters of Armenian football, and, of course, to young footballers, who will have the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a World Cup on home soil and dream of great victories.
“This is a victory for all of us. Welcome to the World Championship, welcome to Armenia and Georgia. Let us prepare together to host the world’s strongest youth teams.”
The joint bid by Georgia and Armenia to host the tournament was submitted in June 2024. The competition has been held biennially under the auspices of FIFA since 1977, with 24 teams participating in the final tournament.
But before 2029, the next edition of the tournament will be hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in 2027.
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