How, where and at what time will the opening ceremony of the Sub 20 World Cup be held?

This Saturday the World Cup dream of our Under 20 team begins. The kids, commanded by their Jefecito Javier Mascherano, They will jump into the field of the Madre de Ciudades -located in Santiago del Estero- at 6:00 p.m. to face Uzbekistan. But first, Guatemala and New Zealand will debut in the competition, the other two that complete Group A.

And in the middle -yes, between the two games of the day-, the opening ceremony. Next, everything you need to know about the opening.

How is this? Except for what usually happens in world championships, the party that will start (formally) the championship will take place after the first match. At 3:00 p.m., also at the Madre de Ciudades, the aforementioned teams will open the soccer event. And two hours later, from 17, the great show.

the same will feature renowned artists and ballet choreographies. In addition, the flags of the 24 participating countries will be displayed. Finally, the climax will come from the hand of the singer Patricia Sosa, who will interpret the Argentine National Anthem.

The transmission will be in charge of TyC Sports, TV Pública and DirecTV Sports, as well as the rest of the commitments faced by the Albiceleste. In any case and as always, you will be able to follow the minute by minute through the Olé website.

As for the field of play in which two games per day will be played, it will receive special treatment. As sources linked to the Mother of Cities explained to Olé, “the field must be ready six hours before the first game. That is why the grass is mowed very early and the lines are cut”.

“Between game and game, in addition, it is necessary to pass some rotating machines to vacuum and leave the field of play in condition for the next match. A technology that was brought especially for this event”, they added from the organization.

The care process is repeated after the second meeting: vacuuming with machines, cutting the grass to even out and having everything ready for the next day, which guarantees three days of rest to be able to settle the land.

FIFA has specific requirements in relation to the care of the playing field and its watering. That’s why, those in charge of the care of the Mother of Cities have to follow the parameters established from Zurich. And these mark that everything depends on the weather conditions at the headquarters. That is why the times vary in relation to the weather.