India has officially been selected to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. Matches will be held across eight cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Guwahati. This is India’s second FIFA event after the U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2022. Infrastructure upgrades are underway with hybrid grass fields, solar-powered stadium lighting, and AI-based crowd management systems. FIFA officials praised India’s planning and youth football ecosystem. The event is expected to boost tourism and inspire the next generation of Indian footballers.