The 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup was originally scheduled to take place in Indonesia but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was later canceled, marking the first time since its inception in 1977 that the event did not occur. The FIFA U-20 World Cup is an international football competition for male players under the age of 20. It serves as a platform for young talent to showcase their skills on a global stage, with previous tournaments having produced many future stars of the sport.