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AIFF keen on India hosting FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in 2020 after missing out on men's U-20 showpiece event

Despite having their bid for the men’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019 rejected by FIFA, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is keen on hosting another World Cup in the near future after last year’s successful FIFA U-17 World Cup.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Not long before India plays a mega event on their own, says Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday hoped that the stupendous success of FIFA Under-17 World Cup would motivate the country's budding footballers to improve their game and eye a World Cup qualification in near future.

Indian football to soon have national centre of excellence, says AIFF chief Praful Patel

Meanwhile, Patel also said India has formally put in an official bid to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019.

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: AIFF technical committee meets to plan roadmap beyond showpiece event

"This is right time for AIFF to take up this long-term vision. I am very satisfied with proposed long-term plan which would ensure the team gets prepared in the best possible fashion," said Shyam Thapa.

India submit expression of interest to host 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday submitted an expression of interest to host the Under-20 FIFA World Cup in 2019.