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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the country which will host the 2020 FIFA women U-20 World cup.
A
Brazil
B
Nigeria
C
Canada
D
Phillipines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Costa Rica and Panama were originally selected as co-hosts of the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2019. Panama withdrew leaving Costa Rica as the only host. But the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Costa Rica were awarded the hosts of the next edition of the tournament in 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -2020. The 2020 edition was initially to be hosted jointly by Costa Rica and Panama in August 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has been postponed to January 2021, to be solely hosted by Costa Rica.

Detailed explanation-3: -Second round of bidding On 20 December 2019, FIFA announced that Costa Rica and Panama would host the tournament in August 2020.

Detailed explanation-4: -The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ is jointly hosted by two countries, Australia and New Zealand, and held for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere.

Detailed explanation-5: -Japan were the defending champions. Thanks to Salma Paralluelo double strikes, Spain clinched the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2022 trophy as they beat Japan 3-1 in the thrilling final here at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

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