CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The tournament was hosted by India, which would have hosted the 2020 edition before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the second time that India have been hosting a FIFA tournament, after the men’s 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, and the first time that India hosting a FIFA women’s football tournament.

Detailed explanation-2: -The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 was hosted in India from October 11 to 30. The seventh edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup was initially scheduled for 2020 but was then postponed due to COVID-19.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hosts India will open their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign against USA on October 11 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spain edged out Colombia 1-0 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday to successfully defend their world champions title in the age-group tournament. An Ana Guzman own goal in the 82nd minute decided the final and eventual champions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup got underway at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on October 11. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals will be played in Navi Mumbai and Goa.