Baku:The FIFA U-20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, with the tournament dates officially announced.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the announcement was made during a meeting of the FIFA Council Bureau. The competition will run from September 17 to October 9, 2027.

The tournament will feature teams of players under the age of 20, with a total of 24 teams participating in the event.