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US pulls out of FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar
US Soccer cites safety concerns and a State Department travel advisory for Qatar in pulling its team out of the tournament.
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The United States men's under-17 team will not take part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. US Soccer confirmed the decision to ESPN, after setting it out in a letter to players.
The federation cited safety concerns for players and staff. It pointed to the US State Department travel advisory for Qatar, which urges citizens to reconsider travel to the country because of the risk of armed conflict.
The team was supposed to face Montenegro, Chile and Algeria at the tournament.
Sources
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- The Athletic — U.S. Soccer pulls team out of FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to safety concerns: Sources
- The Guardian — US withdraws from U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to safety concerns
- ESPN — U.S. withdraws from FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns
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