"We will decide in the FIFA Executive Committee meeting in December in Morocco for 2015-16, 2017-18 Club World Cup," said FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke at a function held in the national capital today.
With India set to host the U-17 World Cup in less than three years time, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is also gearing up to bid for hosting the prestigious U-20 World Cup.
"We will bid for U-20 World Cup. Initial steps have already been taken, besides we will also bid for 2017-18 Club World Cup," said an optimist AIFF President Praful Patel.
"I am not seriously concerned about the organisational progress in U-17 World Cup will be the cherry in the cake for the business partners," Valcke said.
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However, FIFA also put forward a word of caution for the football fraternity that only a good show in the U-17 World Cup will ensure the 'sleeping giant' getting the coveted U-20 World Cup.
"If India succeeds with U-17 Football World Cup, then it can move for U-20 World Cup. Lot will also depend on the quality of U-17 football team," FIFA Secretary-General said.
"FIFA bidding process is an open system. India had won U-17 World Cup as it was the best project. India will also need a strong bid for Club World Cup and U-20 World Cup,' he said.