US Soccer removes team from U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Security concerns stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East prompted the decision to withdraw from the tournament.
The United States has withdrawn from the upcoming Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing security concerns due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, US Soccer Collective reported on Wednesday. The tournament, set to run from November 19 to December 13, will feature 48 nations vying for the title. However, the US team's participation has now been canceled, despite their opening match originally scheduled for November 21 against Montenegro and further group stage matches against Algeria and Chile.
Unlike the World Cup, which occurs every four years, the U-17 tournament is an annual event. Qatar was chosen to host the competition for five consecutive years, beginning in 2025 when the US team was eliminated by Morocco in the round-of-32. The United States' best performance in the U-17 World Cup was reaching the fourth place in 1999.
The roster for the US team was announced last week, with the squad expected to gather for training camp in Atlanta this week before the tournament commences.
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