After several back-and-forths before a possible loss of the 2023 U-17 World Cup, FIFA confirmed that Peru will remain the host of this sporting event. It was the same president of the world’s highest governing body, Gianni Infantino, who spoke about this ratification during the Conmebol Council, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
“This year we have the U-17 World Cup in Peru,” he said. Gianni Infantino, and thus supports the organization of the World Cup, which is scheduled to take place between November 10th and December 2nd of this year.
Let’s remember that a few weeks ago the headquarters of Peru was in doubt because of the social conflicts that have occurred in our country and also because of the lack of organization. After the announcement by the FIFA President, however, it was clear that we would again host a World Cup of this category, as we did in 2005.
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The Peruvian team plays against the South American Sub-17. Photo: FPF
U-17 World Cup postponed
In October 2019 the FIFA designated Peru as the seat of U17 World Cup. The competition was scheduled to take place in 2021, the year of the bicentenary of Peru’s independence. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided to postpone the competition to 2023.
The Peru U17 team plays against South America
Even though he secured his ticket for the U17 World Cup As hosts, the Peruvian team plays against the South Americans in this category, which begins on March 30 in Ecuador. Those managed by Pablo Zegarra want filming to get on track to the World Cup.