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Infantino to attend Under-20 Women's World Cup opener in Katowice

From CNA · () English

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  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino will attend Saturday's Under-20 Women's World Cup opening match in Katowice, Poland.
  • His appearance comes after FIFA abandoned a proposal to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights following opposition from UEFA and other stakeholders.
  • Poland will play Argentina and Mexico will face Benin on the opening day, with about 15,000 spectators expected for the first two matches.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will attend the opening match of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Katowice on Saturday, putting him in the spotlight at the first tournament organised by world soccer's governing body since his abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.

The Swiss administrator called off the proposal in late July after a fierce backlash from regional governing bodies, including UEFA, and major stakeholders in the sport. The plan valued the commercial rights to the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments at $20 billion.

A spokesperson for the Polish Football Association confirmed that Infantino would attend the opening game. Around 15,000 people are expected at the first two matches on Saturday.

The tournament serves as an important development event for women's soccer. Many of its players hope to reach next year's senior Women's World Cup in Brazil. Poland will play Argentina, while Mexico will face Benin in Katowice on the opening day.

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