Why is this important
The 2027 U-20 World Cup is the first world championship in Uzbekistan, raising the country’s prestige and attracting tourists and investments. The 55-thousand-seat stadium is the largest in Central Asia, a driver for the development of football and youth sports. The $100 million investment will create jobs and stimulate the development of New Tashkent.
What happened
- On November 11, the foundation stone of the 55 thousand-seat stadium was laid for $100 million;
- To the U-20 World Cup in 2027 (Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan);
- Principles: green energy, smart management, natural integration;
2027 U-20 World Cup
- Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan: FIFA decided in October to hold it in 2027.
- Requirements: final and semi-finals at a stadium with more than 50 thousand seats — the stadium in New Tashkent meets the requirements.
- Three stadiums in each country: a total of 6 stadiums for matches.
Stadium
- Capacity: 55 thousand people — the largest in Central Asia.
- Cost: $100 million.
- Location: New Tashkent — Tashkent’s new satellite city.
Principles:
- Green energy (solar panels, wind turbines);
- Smart management (IoT, automation);
- Integration into the natural environment (green zones around it).
Technology: one of the most technologically advanced in Asia — VIP lounge, media center, modern security systems.
Value
- The first world championship: will raise the prestige of Uzbekistan, attract tourists, investments, and media attention.
- Football development: the stadium is a driver for the development of Uzbek football and youth sports for decades to come.
- Economic effect: $100 million in investments, jobs, growth of tourism, hotel business.
Context
- Uzbekistan is actively developing football: building stadiums, academies, attracting foreign coaches, and exporting players.
- New Tashkent: ambitious project of a satellite city with a population of more than 1 million by 2030, modern infrastructure, environmental friendliness.
- The U-20 World Cup is a trampoline: after success, it is possible to apply for the 2034 World Cup or the Asian Cup.
