Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain launch joint bid to host 2021 Under-20 World Cup

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Thu, 2019-05-23 20:35

GENEVA: Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain are jointly bidding to host the Under-20 World Cup in 2021.

FIFA said Thursday the Gulf plan is among five to express interest in bidding, including Brazil. Indonesia, Peru and a Myanmar-Thailand joint bid are the others.

The 2021 U20 contenders must submit a formal bid by Aug. 30. FIFA's ruling Council will pick the winner, likely in October.

The 2019 edition kicks off Thursday in Poland.

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