FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 Schedule Announced, India to Play in Bhubaneswar
News 18FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 have officially announced the schedule for the biennial youth tournament and Bhubaneswar is set to host India’s group stage matches beginning 11th October, while Goa has been awarded both semi-finals. The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will see hosts India compete in all three group stage games on 11th, 14th and 17th October 2022. The preparations for hosting India’s second FIFA competition are progressing as per timelines and we remain confident of delivering a highly successful tournament, one which will provide a platform for future stars of women’s football to shine.” A total of 32 games contested by 16 teams will decide the winner of the seventh edition of the biennial youth tournament over 10 matchdays, with each venue hosting double headers on each matchday. On the back of the successful FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017, which broke the record for being FIFA’s most attended youth World Cup ever, India 2022 is carrying on the positive legacy.