Hello friends Summarized! Do you already know the good news that FIFA just announced? Yes, Indonesia has officially been appointed as the host of the 2023 U-17 World Cup! This is a golden opportunity for Indonesia to show its abilities and achievements on the world football scene. However, of course there are many things that must be prepared by Indonesia to become a good and successful host. What are they? Come on, let’s look at the following reviews.
Official! Indonesia to Host the 2023 U-17 World Cup
Reasons for FIFA Choosing Indonesia
Previously, Peru was supposed to host the 2023 U-17 World Cup. However, in April, FIFA revoked Peru’s status due to uncertainty about the country’s infrastructure. FIFA then looked for a replacement country and finally chose Indonesia on 23 June 2023 through the FIFA Council meeting which was held in Zurich, Switzerland.
FIFA did not explain in detail the reasons for appointing Indonesia as the host for the tournament for young footballers. However, according to PSSI general chairman Erick Thohir, there have been several positive factors shown by Indonesia over the past three months that FIFA might consider. Some of these factors include:
Repair of stadium facilities that pass the FIFA feasibility test
Two FIFA Match Day events against Palestine and Argentina, world champions Qatar 2022, which were successful and caught the attention of FIFA and international football
The world’s trust in Indonesia under the leadership of President Joko Widodo
Erick Thohir also said that Indonesia’s appointment as host for the 2023 U-17 World Cup was a form of world trust in Indonesia. We must be grateful for this and at the same time prove it by preparing ourselves as well as possible.
2023 U-17 World Cup Schedule and Locations
FIFA has scheduled the 2023 U-17 World Cup to be held from 10 November to 2 December 2023 . This will be the first time Indonesia has competed in the U-17 World Cup and will be the first Southeast Asian country to host this event.
It is not yet known exactly which locations will host the 2023 U-17 World Cup in Indonesia. However, based on previous experience when Indonesia hosted the 2016 AFF Cup and 2018 U-19 Asian Cup, there are several stadiums that have the potential to become venues for these tournaments. Some of the stadiums include:
Stadium Name
City
Capacity
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
Jakarta
77,193
Pakansari Stadium
Bogor
30,000
Wibawa Mukti Stadium
Bekasi
28,778
Gelora Bandung Ocean of Fire Stadium
Bandung
38,000
Manahan Stadium
Solo
35,000
Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Surabaya
55,000
Preparations That Must Be Made by Indonesia
Hosting the 2023 U-17 World Cup is certainly not an easy matter. There are many preparations that must be made by Indonesia to ensure the smooth running and success of this tournament. Some of these preparations include:
Improve and improve the quality of stadium infrastructure, including grass, stands, lighting and other supporting facilities
Maintain security and order during the tournament, both inside and outside the stadium
Provide adequate accommodation and transportation for participating teams, officials, media and spectators
Promote Indonesian tourism and culture to the world through various activities and media
Building a competitive and outstanding U-17 national team in this tournament
Hosting the 2023 U-17 World Cup is an opportunity as well as a challenge for Indonesia. This opportunity can be used by Indonesia to:
Improving Indonesia’s image and reputation in the eyes of the world, especially in the field of football
Encouraging the development of Indonesian football, especially at the youth level
Fostering the interest and enthusiasm of the Indonesian people towards football
Improving Indonesia’s economy and tourism through foreign tourist visits
However, this challenge must also be faced by Indonesia seriously and professionally. Some of the challenges that may arise are:
Limited time and budget to prepare everything needed
Intense competition with strong teams from various continents, such as Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France, Nigeria, and others
The possibility of an unexpected security breach or natural disaster
There may be protests or rejection from certain parties who disagree with the policies or decisions taken
Conclusion
Thus a brief review of Indonesia hosting the 2023 U-17 World Cup. This is a historic and valuable moment for Indonesia that we must support and appreciate together. Hopefully Indonesia can be a good and successful host, and can make proud achievements in this tournament.
What do you think about Indonesia hosting the 2023 U-17 World Cup? Are you optimistic or pessimistic about Indonesia’s preparations and opportunities? Please write your feedback or comments below if you have questions or suggestions regarding this article. Thank you for reading this article to the end. See you in the next article!
