After so much controversy, Argentina replace Indonesia as Under-20 World Cup hosts according to FIFA


BUENOS AIRES/JAKARTA, April 23 (AFP/Reuters): Argentina will host the Under-20 World Cup from May 20-June 11, football’s world governing body FIFA announced this week after taking the tournament from Indonesia less than two months before kick-off.

Having been awarded hosting rights, Argentina will also participate in Indonesia’s place. The South Americans had failed to qualify on merit.

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