Government Opens Voice About Rumors Of Peru Replacing Indonesia To Host The U-20 World Cup

Acting Minister of Youth and Sports Muhadjir Effendy (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Acting Minister of Youth and Sports Muhadjir Effendy opened the voice about rumors that Indonesia had been canceled to host the 2023 U-20 World Cup and its host state was replaced by Peru by FIFA. Muhadjir said that the news could not be justified. Because, the government has also not received further information from PSSI. "Not yet (confirmed). We are still waiting for the results of the conformation from PSSI. We will see later developments," Muhadjir told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, Tuesday, March 28. FIFA has indeed canceled the World Cup drawing in Bali on March 31. However, Muhadjir confirmed that it was only a delay and there is still a possibility of the drawing being held again. "That's a possibility of a delay, no cancellation yet. The location plan is 6 (province). Of that 6, not all of them have stated a refusal," he said. Furthermore, Muhadjir said that in the near future FIFA will announce a follow-up and certainty of holding the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia after the polemic of rejection of the arrival of the Israeli national team to the country. However, Muhadjir did not reveal when the announcement was made. "What is clear is that FIFA is very familiar with Indonesia. Hopefully, yes, there will be no sanctions from analysts who are envisioned to be faint, yes," he explained. The issue of Indonesia's status as host of the 2023 World Cup is heating up. The International Football Football Federation (FIFA) is reported to have appointed Peru as the host of the U-20 World Cup to replace Indonesia. The rejection of the Israeli team has made FIFA delay the draw of the group phase which was originally planned to be held in Bali on March 31, 2023. This made Indonesia's fate as the host of the U-20 World Cup, but lost to Indonesia.

Outside Peru, Argentina and Qatar are also said to be willing to host this age group event. Qatar can be a favorite because they have just finished hosting the 2022 World Cup. "Where did it go?", he added.