Peru was stripped of hosting the men's Under-17 World Cup because FIFA said the country was not ready to stage the tournament later this year. The decision comes one week after FIFA took the men's Under-20 World Cup from Indonesia.

Peru removed as host of this year's men's Under-17 World Cup | WION Sports

On Monday (October 17), FIFA has made a big claim that in excess of one lakh children will be attending matches in the ongoing U-17 Women's World Cup, being held in India (in Bhubaneswar, Margao and Navi Mumbai).

Over 1,20,000 children to attend matches at U-17 Women's World Cup, reveals FIFA

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) remains hopeful of organising the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in November despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing cancellation and postponement of top sporting events, throwing international schedules haywire.

AIFF hopeful of organising FIFA women's U-17 WC in Nov despite virus worries

India is set to host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020. The decision to award the rights to India was taken at the FIFA Council meeting in Miami, USA on Friday.

India to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020

Congratulatory messages poured in from all quarters for Friday's performance

Football: India beat Italy 2-0 in FIFA U-17 World Cup preparation