US pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the Gulf
Summary
U.S. Soccer withdrew its boys’ team from the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing security concerns. The tournament starts in Doha next Wednesday, and FIFA said it understood the decision was made in light of a U.S. Level 3 travel advisory.Key Facts
- The 48-team tournament is scheduled to begin in Doha next Wednesday.
- The U.S. team had been scheduled to play Montenegro on Nov. 21, followed by Chile and Algeria.
- FIFA said the Gulf region has faced heightened security concerns amid U.S. military attacks on Iran that began in February.
- FIFA did not announce a replacement team; the Dominican Republic finished second in the U.S. team’s CONCACAF qualifying group.
- Tournament rules call for the U.S. Soccer Federation to face a fine of at least 20,000 Swiss francs for withdrawing less than 30 days before the opening match.
- Qatar is scheduled to host the boys’ Under-17 World Cup every year from 2025 through 2029.
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