Organizing The U-20 World Cup In Indonesia Also Encourages The State Economy

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JAKARTA - Indonesia will certainly host the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023. FIFA has set a schedule for the 2023 Indonesia U-20 World Cup, namely this match will be held from May 20 to June 11, 2023. As the first FIFA competition to take place in Indonesia, there are 24 countries that will compete in the 2023 Indonesia U-20 World Cup.

From the 24 participating slots, 12 state teams have secured tickets to the Indonesian U-20 2023 World Cup, namely Indonesia (Mr Home), Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, United States, Fiji, New Zealand, England, France, Israel, Italy, and Slovakia.

The remaining 12 vacant places in this match will soon be filled by the names of the national team from the results of other qualifying matches, namely AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa), and CONMEBOL (South America).

Apart from the speculation of 12 other countries competing, it is believed that the excitement of Indonesia's U-20 2023 World Cup will have a positive impact on the Indonesian economy. Segara Institute Executive Director Piter Abdullah Redjalam said that if it is managed properly, it will have a positive impact. Including the FIFA U20 World Cup.

"The event is expected to bring in foreign and domestic tourist visits. There will be an increase in demand that will drive the economy. Consumption increases," Piter said, quoted Monday, February 20.

Moreover, the Indonesian government is committed to ensuring that the event runs successfully so that it can have a positive impact on the country's economy. The government has also collaborated with FIFA and local partners to ensure that this tournament runs smoothly and meets international standards.

The implementation of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup has a positive impact on various sectors, including tourism, hospitality, and transportation. Thus, the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup can help Indonesia improve the country's economy and provide benefits for the Indonesian people.

"In addition, many other non-economic benefits can be obtained from this event," said Piter.

Executive Director of the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (Indef) Tauhid Ahmad Indef said this sporting event had economic impacts ranging from revenue from tickets, spectators, hotels and restaurants in the area around the event venue.

He also hopes that this event will be able to invite foreign tourists to increase economic activity as well as foreign exchange for the country.

"How many foreign spectators have come to watch? How many days are they here and spending their money? The longer it takes, the better and the more money they spend. The name is an international sporting event. Even though it's not as big as a real world cup, yes, but there are still transactions," he said.

He hopes that orphanages can create small events to encourage hype from the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 core event.

"For example, holding events to various locations or regions, so for the implementation there must be a roadshow to introduce key players from each country. The next example, such as the entertainment support event, among others, any musical performances that bring in the economy and including the organizers of the opening can be large," he concluded.