In the statement, the entity that regulates world football led by Gianni Infantino points out that “the organization enjoys a healthy and sustainable situation. In addition, it announced that the Under 17 World Cups, both men’s and women’s, will be held annually.
The FIFA Council unanimously approved the 2023 Annual Report, which includes a record investment in the development of football of US$2.25 billion allocated to the entire 2023-2026 cycle and that will be presented next May 17 in its 74th Congress to be held in Bangkok.
The Annual Report, which was approved by the FIFA Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee and the FIFA Finance Committee, will be distributed to the 211 member associations and presented to the FIFA Congress in Bangkok for final approval. .
“Thanks to its strong financial governance, FIFA is on track to exceed its budget target of $11 billion for the 2023-2026 cycle,” He said FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the meeting that was held virtually from Zurich, Switzerland.
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On the other hand, the FIFA Council confirmed that the Under 17 World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams and will be held annually instead of every two years, as part of the governing body’s strong commitment to youth football.
It is also confirmed that the next five editions of the competition, Starting in 2025, they will take place in Qatar.
Meanwhile, the Under 17 Women’s World Cup, that It was expanded to 24 teams and will be held annually starting in 2025, with Morocco as its headquarters until 2029.
“As part of the commitment of the FIFA with the youth categories, and following the recent decision to expand the U-17 World Cup to 48 teams and organize this competition annually instead of every two years, it has been confirmed that, starting in 2025, the next five editions of said competition will be will be held in Qatar,” was the official announcement of the organization chaired by Gianni Infantino.
“This is preceded by a process of declarations of interest carried out around the world to host the competitions, with particular emphasis on leveraging existing football infrastructure and making the competitions more efficient and sustainable.”closes the official communication.
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