The draw ceremony for the 19th Junior World Cup, taking place in Turkey from July 21 to 31, is set to determine the group opponents for the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, the Aiglons of Mali, the Junior Pharaohs of Egypt, and the Black Satellites of Ghana. These four African teams secured their spots in the Junior World Cup by qualifying for the semi-finals of the CAN U20 (African U-20 Cup of Nations) held in Algeria.
The draw will involve different hats based on the teams’ qualifications:
Hat 1:
- Spain
- Colombia
- Mexico
- South Korea
- African champion
- Oceania champion
Hat 2:
- Australia
- Iraq
- Uzbekistan
- Three African representatives (Nigeria, Mali, Egypt, Ghana)
Hat 3:
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- United States
- Chile
- Paraguay
- Uruguay
Hat 4:
- Turkey
- England
- Croatia
- France
- Greece
- Portugal
The draw will determine the composition of the groups for the tournament, bringing together teams from different continents to compete for the Junior World Cup. The event is a significant opportunity for young talents to showcase their skills on the international stage.
