Can't Wait For The U-17 World Cup To Be Held In Indonesia, FIFA President: I'm Very Excited

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino. (Photo: Twitter/@FIFAcom)

JAKARTA - FIFA President Gianni Infantino is very excited and can't wait to welcome the U-17 World Cup which will be held in Indonesia in the next two months. "The 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup which will be held in a beautiful country in Indonesia, is only two months away and I am very excited to start this tournament!" Gianni Infantino wrote via Instagram, quoted from Antara, Sunday, September 10. The number one person in the world football federation revealed that many world football icons were born from the tournament. Not to forget Infantino also uploaded photos of football icons such as Ronaldinho from Brazil, Gianluigi Buffon from Italy and Phil Foden with the England U-17 national team who won this tournament in 2017. "Previous editions of the event have featured many players who have become icons of the game and won extraordinary awards, including winning the FIFA World Cup. This is proof that the global stage provided by FIFA through various youth tournaments is the perfect foundation for young talents," Infantino wrote again. The maximum preparations that have been made by PSSI under the leadership of Erick Thohir and all elements involved who always coordinate well with FIFA also do not forget to receive support from Infantino. "My best wishes to the President of the Indonesian Football Association Erick Thohir, the PSSI team, and everyone involved in organizing a fantastic tournament that will see future superstars continue their journey on this stage!," continued Gianni Infantino.

The U-17 World Cup will take place from November 10 to December 2, 2023 and will be held in four stadiums. Namely the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) with a capacity of 82,000 spectators, Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya (50,000), Si Jalak Harupat Stadium Bandung (27.000) and Manahan Stadium Solo (20,000).