Get ready for more youth soccer action! 🌍 FIFA just announced that the Men's and Women's U-17 World Cups will switch from every two years to annual tournaments starting in 2025 — a major shakeup for global football.
Qatar 🇶🇦 will host the men’s tournament for five straight years (2025-2029), while Morocco 🇲🇦 takes the spotlight for the women’s edition during the same period. Talk about long-term goals! ⚽
But wait, there’s more: the men’s competition expands to 48 teams (up from 24), and the women’s event grows to 24 teams (from 16). FIFA says the changes aim to boost sustainability by using existing infrastructure — think of it as soccer’s version of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle.’ ♻️
This isn’t just about bigger tournaments; it’s a power move to spotlight young talent globally. Imagine the next Messi or Rapinoe getting discovered earlier! 👟🔥
