Armenia and Georgia to host the 2029 FIFA World Cup among youth national teams

Armenia and Georgia will jointly host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2029. This was reported on the website of the Armenian Football Federation on April 29.

"Armenia and Georgia will jointly host the 2029 World Youth Championship," the statement said.

The federation called this event unprecedented for Armenian football, as the country will host a major world-class football tournament for the first time, which indicates the great trust of the international community.

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