The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2029 will take place in Armenia and Georgia, the sport’s governing body announced on Wednesday, after the two countries filed a joint bid in 2024 to co-host the tournament.

“Armenia and Georgia set to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2029! This will be the first ever FIFA tournament to be held in either country,” FIFA said in a statement on X.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hailed the decision as “important news.”

He said on social media that the matches in Armenia will take place in Yerevan, Vanadzor, and Ijevan. “We will soon actively begin preparing to properly host the tournament,” he said.

All necessary infrastructure is being upgraded.

“This is a very important event for all of us. I want to congratulate Georgia, and I want to congratulate all of us in Armenia—football players and fans alike—on this important event and decision,” Pashinyan added.