FIFA has announced that Georgia and Armenia will jointly host the 2029 U-20 World Cup, marking the first time the two South Caucasus nations will stage a FIFA tournament. The decision was approved at a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver on April 28, ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress. Both federations hailed the move as historic, with Armenian Football Federation president Armen Melikbekyan calling it an “unprecedented achievement” and Georgian Football Federation president Levan Kobiashvili emphasizing its importance for football development in the region. The biennial tournament, first held in 1977, features 24 teams and is billed as “the tournament of tomorrow’s superstars.”
The U-20 World Cup has seen 23 editions so far, with Argentina the most successful team with six titles, followed by Brazil with five. Morocco won the last edition in Chile in 2025, while Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will co-host the 2027 tournament. For Georgia and Armenia, hosting in 2029 represents a milestone in their footballing history, offering fans and young players the chance to experience a world-class competition on home soil and strengthening the region’s presence on the global football stage.