Football News: India win bid to host Women's U-17 World Cup

FIFA has announced India as new hosts for the U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The decision was taken at the FIFA Council held in Miami on Friday All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel described it as a “proud moment” for Indian Football. The mega event will be India’s 2nd World Cup in 4 years, both achieved under the tenure of Mr. Patel as the AIFF President. The men’s Under 17 FIFA World Cup was held in 2017. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was first played in 2008 in New Zealand and is held every two years. Spain stay the current champions when they beat Mexico in the final held in the last edition in Uruguay in 2018.