LOS ANGELES, Nov 12 — The United States withdrew Wednesday from the upcoming Under-17 soccer World Cup in Qatar due to concerns about security in the Middle East.
Players were informed of the decision just over a week before the tournament is due to begin on November 19, in a letter sent by the sport’s US governing body.
“We are writing to inform you of the difficult decision to cancel our World Cup pre-camp and our planned participation in the World Cup,” said the letter, seen by AFP.
“We are extremely proud of the preparation by our players and coaches to represent the US in the World Cup.
