The search for Bekkhan Aushev, who went missing on July 21 in the Dzheyrakhsky District of Ingushetia, is now in its ninth day. Preliminary reports suggest he may have been swept away by the current of the Assa River. However, the number of volunteers participating in the search operation is dwindling day by day.
Georgia and Armenia will host the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The national football associations of both countries confirmed this information, which was received at the FIFA Council in Vancouver on April 28.
Georgian Football Federation President Levan Kobiashvili called this event a landmark event for the South Caucasus republics, emphasizing the importance of joint work on the project for the development of football.
The Armenian Football Federation noted that hosting such a major tournament for the first time demonstrates the trust of the international community. The federation called it a "priceless gift" for fans and young players, who will be able to experience the atmosphere of the World Cup and strive for victory.
The next FIFA U-20 World Cup will be held in 2027 in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.