CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -The semi-finals of the FIFA under-17 Women’s World Cup will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa and the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Sixteen football teams, divided into four groups (A-D), will play 32 games in 10 days.

Detailed explanation-4: -Host selection On 17 November 2020, FIFA announced that the 2020 edition of the tournament would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, India were appointed as hosts of the next edition of the tournament in 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals will be played in Navi Mumbai and Goa. The USA U-17 team opened the tournament with an 8-0 victory over the host.