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Women’s U-20 World Cup remain on schedule

Hosts Poland said on Tuesday that preparations for next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup remain on schedule, as the tournament prepares to become the first FIFA event staged amid the backlash against global football chief Gianni Infantino. It will be the first FIFA competition since UEFA’s 55 member associations unanimously voted to support a boycott … The post Women’s U-20 World Cup remain on…

Women’s U-20 World Cup remain on schedule

Preparations for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland are progressing according to the agreed schedule, officials have confirmed. The Polish Football Association (PZPN) stated that they have received no information about any participating team withdrawing from the tournament. New Zealand and France have both confirmed their intentions to compete in the event, which runs from September 5 to 27.

The tournament is significant for the development of women's football and will be the first FIFA event staged amid the ongoing controversy surrounding FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. UEFA has doubled down on its boycott threat, stating that its member associations were clear about the conditions attached to not participating in FIFA events. The U.S. are expected to attend the tournament, though they have not yet commented.

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