The organizers of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup unveiled this past week the emblem for the competition. This is the first time the Dominican Republic hosts a world football tournament
Upon launching the emblem for the world cup, the organizers explain the bold and playful design tells a story of joy, community and competition.
FIFA announced: “With the emblem, FIFA celebrates football and the identity of the Dominican Republic, its history and its important role as the host of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024.”
The design is inspired by “Batun” – a game played by Taino indian people using a rubber ball – and the Bachata and Merengue dances traditional to the country, FIFA explains.
The World Cup will be played in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and in Santiago de los Caballeros, the country’s second largest city, from 16 October to 3 November 2024.
Sixteen teams will compete for the tournament’s trophy. Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States have already qualified to join hosts Dominican Republic in the group stage. Six teams, three from Asia and three from Europe, will be confirmed in May while the other three will be finalized in June.
Ranked 36th in the world, this is the first time a Dominican soccer team participates in a world championship.
16 May 2024