The Guardian · November 11, 2026
US withdraw from U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to safety concerns
USSF cites state department advisory about QatarCompetition set to kick off in eight daysThe United States men’s national team have pulled out of the Fifa U-17 World Cup, due to kick off in Qatar in just over a week. In a letter sent to players explaining the decision, the US Soccer Federation cited safety concerns for players and staff, referring them to the US state department’s travel advisory…