The postponed FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India, was on Tuesday rescheduled to next year from February 17 to March 7. After a thorough assessment of the Covid19 pandemic, as well as the the much needed time to complete the UEFA, CONCACAF, CAF, etc, the world body made the decision.
The tournament was originally scheduled to be held from November 2 to 21 this year but was postponed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak, which brought global sports activities to a halt.
FIFA announced that the tournament will keep its original eligibility criteria and allow “players born on or after January 1, 2003 and on or before December 31, 2005” to compete.
“Following a thorough assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent recommendations made by the FIFA-Confederations COVID-19 Working Group, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has taken the decision to confirm the proposed new tournament dates, subject to further monitoring,” the FIFA said in a statement.
The hosts, India will be automatic qualifiers in what will be the country’s maiden appearance in the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
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