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Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out

Al Jazeera Thursday 12 November 2026, 20:15 UTC 1 min read
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Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out NewsFeed Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out The Under-17 World Cup in Qatar will kick off as scheduled next week despite the United States’ decision to withdraw its team from the tournament. US Soccer pulled out citing safety concerns, but FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says teams and fans will be safe in the host country. Published On 12 Nov 2026

Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out NewsFeed Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out The Under-17 World Cup in Qatar will kick off as scheduled next week despite the United States’ decision to withdraw its team from the tournament. US Soccer pulled out citing safety concerns, but FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says teams and fans will be safe in the host country. Published On 12 Nov 2026
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