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Politics & DiplomacyRoutine/Middle East/Nov 12, 2026

FIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawal

FIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.

Doha ยท Qatar/2 min read

FIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.

Source: Al Jazeera English. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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