Uzbek President Meets FIFA President in Tashkent
The 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup and football development programs were key topics of discussion, according to the presidency.
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Uzbekistan's president received FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the capital, Tashkent, with the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027 among the key topics discussed, according to a statement from the Uzbek presidency reported by Anadolu Agency.
The two sides reportedly discussed cooperation on programs aimed at popularizing football in Uzbekistan, part of a broader effort by FIFA to expand the sport's reach in Central Asia. Uzbekistan is set to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027, a tournament that has previously served as a platform for developing football infrastructure and youth talent in host nations.
Uzbekistan has invested significantly in football infrastructure and youth development in recent years as part of a broader push to raise the country's profile in international sport. Hosting a FIFA-sanctioned tournament is seen by Uzbek officials as an opportunity to showcase the country and further those development goals.
Infantino's visit comes amid a period of scrutiny for the FIFA president, following a decision by the Swiss Football Association to withdraw its earlier endorsement of his bid for a new term leading world football's governing body. FIFA has not commented publicly on that development in connection with the Tashkent visit.
Further details of the meeting, including any specific agreements reached, were not disclosed in the presidency's statement.
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- Uzbek president receives FIFA president in capital Tashkent — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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