Goa’s Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host both semi-final matches as well as two quarterfinal matches of India’s first-ever FIFA women’s tournament. FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 have officially announced the schedule for the biennial youth tournament.
Expressing his delight, Shri. Govind Gaude, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Goa said, “Football is a widely played sport across the globe. It has a special place in the hearts of the people of Goa. The game symbolises spirit and unity. Goa has contributed talent to this game at various levels. The state is proud to host matches for the upcoming 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022. Goa has also hosted games for the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in 2017, and our association with FIFA has been encouraging and fruitful. As Goa is known for its hospitality and football, we look forward to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2022 with warmth and joy.”
Goa has previously hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 and the last two editions of the Indian Super League in its entirety. The upcoming youth tournament will be another chapter in a long list of achievements for this football-loving state.
The schedule further revealed that the 24 group stage games will conclude on the 18th of October and the matches will be shared among all three host states – Goa, Odisha and Maharashtra. The quarterfinal round of games will be held on the 21st and 22nd of October following which the semis will be held on the 26th of October in Fatorda.
