Indonesia ready to host FIFA U-20 World Cup

Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali on March 12 reviewed the preparation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup at Manahan stadium, claiming that the country is ready to host the game in May and June this year.
Indonesia ready to host FIFA U-20 World Cup ảnh 1Indonesia officials review the preparation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup at Manahan stadium on March 12. (Photo: en.tempo.co)

Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali on March 12 reviewed the preparation for the FIFA U-20 World Cup at Manahan stadium, claiming that the country is ready to host the game in May and June this year.

Manahan stadium is one of the six that Indonesia proposed to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup that Cup will be held from May 20 to June 11, 2023.

According to the minister, Manahan stadium is the place where the final match and the closing ceremony of the tournament take place.

Indonesia has made great efforts to complete the technical facilities, especially the grounds to meet international standards. The successful organisation of the U-20 World Cup will become a pride of the nation.

Indonesia, along with other ASEAN nations, aims to be the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Thus, hosting the FIFA U-20 World Cup, the second major FIFA tournament, is a great opportunity for the country to show its ability.

Zainudin Amali said that chairperson of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir reviewed other proposed stadiums including Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium in Palembang City, South Sumatra Province, and Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung District, West Java Province./.

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