Last February it was decided by the IKF EXCO to cancel the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2021, due to the ongoing corona pandemic. However, the IKF wants to offer competition for all U21 national teams and therefore has decided to organise a World Cup edition. This will be a stand-alone event, with no direct link to other IKF U21 events or the IKF World Ranking. The event is open for all IKF members.