Georgia and Armenia are set to co-host the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup, marking the arrival of one of the world's top youth football tournaments in the South Caucasus.

“Confirmed! A historic moment,” a joint statement shared by the Georgian Football Federation and the Football Federation of Armenia reads, The Caspian Post reports, citing foreign media.

The joint bid by Georgia and Armenia to host the tournament was submitted in June 2024. The competition has been held biennially under the auspices of FIFA since 1977, with 24 teams participating in the final tournament.

The FIFA U-20 World Cup features some of the best young players globally and is often seen as a platform for future stars of the senior game.

Further details regarding host cities, stadiums, and scheduling are expected to be announced at a later stage.