USA withdraws from U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns

1. Yahoo Sports FIRST 1h ago USA withdraws from U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns

   The United States has pulled out of the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns.

2. Yahoo Sports 41m ago U.S. Soccer withdraws from U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns amid Iran war, sources say

   The decision ends the Americans' plans to compete in the tournament later this month, with one person familiar with the situation describing the news to players and families as “pretty heartbreaking.”

3. Yahoo Sports 28m ago US withdraws from U17 World Cup in Qatar over security fears: reports

   The United States has withdrawn from the upcoming Under-17 soccer World Cup in Qatar due to concerns about security in the Middle East, US media reported Wednesday.The Under-17 World Cup shifted to an annual event last year, and is being held in Qatar for five consecutive years.

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