US withdraw from U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to safety concerns

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According to the Guardian, the US Soccer Federation informed players that it is no longer able to participate in the U-17 World Cup, scheduled to begin in Doha on 19 November, due to current circumstances and US State Department travel advisories urging citizens to reconsider travel to Qatar because of the "risk of armed conflict." The federation stated that the wellbeing of players and staff remains their top priority. Under FIFA regulations, withdrawing within 30 days of the tournament results in a fine. This decision follows a trend of regional tensions in the Middle East impacting other international sporting events.