Seven host cities throughout New Zealand will host some of the most talented rising stars of the world game when the FIFA U-20 World Cup is staged in New Zealand in 2015. 

Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth and Wellington in the North Island will host games, while Christchurch and Dunedin will represent the sport-loving South Island. The schedule sees four pool games played in two of the seven host cities daily - with plenty of double-header football action to whet the sporting appetite.

• New Zealand ready to welcome football world

During the three-week tournament (30 May - 20 June 2015) New Zealand will play host to 24 international teams, with a total of 52 matches played. 

Plenty to explore

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: Whangarei

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: Auckland

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: Hamilton

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: New Plymouth

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: Wellington

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: Christchurch

• FIFA U-20 World Cup host city: Dunedin

Broadcast to more than 100 countries, with a global reach of around 170 million people, the FIFA U-20 World Cup will also help promote New Zealand to the world. Thousands of overseas football fans are expected to travel to the country in support of their team.

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Tourism NZ