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US withdraws from Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, set to begin next week, over security concerns

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The United States has withdrawn from the upcoming Under-17 Men’s World Cup in Doha, Qatar, scheduled to start next week, citing security concerns. This decision follows recent missile and drone attacks on Qatar related to tensions with Iran. U.S. Soccer informed players and families about the cancellation of their participation this week. The withdrawal is due to a Level 3 travel advisory from the State Department, advising against travel because of the risk of armed conflict.
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Iran Iranian Qatar U.S. World Cup

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Qatar GPE · 7× U.S. GPE · 3× Iran GPE · 2× Iranian NORP · 2× Israel GPE · 2× U.S. Soccer ORG · 2× FIFA ORG · 1× The United States GPE · 1× U.S. Soccer Collective ORG · 1× USA Today ORG · 1×

Narrative

Unfortunately, in light of current circumstances including the US State Department’s Level 3 Travel Advisory for Qatar and related directives for Embassy staff and families, we are no longer able to participate in the tournament.
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US withdraws from Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, set to begin next week, over security concerns Qatar has been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones as some of the fallout of the war with Iran waged by the U.S. and Israel. The United States is withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar over security concerns, according to USA Today.
2026-11-12 · Just The News
US withdraws from Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, set to begin next week, over security concerns · assertive framing

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US withdraws from Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, set to begin next week, over security concerns Qatar has been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones as some of the fallout of the war with Iran waged by the U.S. and Israel. The United States is withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup in Qatar over security concerns, according to USA Today. uncertain
States → withdraw → Today
It was first reported by U.S. Soccer Collective, though U.S. Soccer had not formally announced the withdrawal. asserted
Soccer → report → withdrawal
They did, however, inform the players and their families on Wednesday. asserted
They → inform → Wednesday
"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," U.S. Soccer wrote in a letter to players. asserted
Soccer → write → players
"We are extremely proud of the preparation by our players and coaches to represent the US in the World Cup. asserted
We → represent → Cup
Unfortunately, in light of current circumstances including the US State Department’s Level 3 Travel Advisory for Qatar and related directives for Embassy staff and families, we are no longer able to participate in the tournament. asserted
we → include → tournament
The tournament is set to run from November 19 through December 13 in Doha, Qatar. asserted
tournament → set → Doha
The 21-player U.S. team members were announced last week. asserted
members → announce → ?
The full list of teams and team members was published Wednesday. asserted
list → publish → teams
By pulling out with less than 30-days notice, the team is subject to a possible fine of about $24,000. asserted
team → pull → 24,000
Qatar has been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones as some of the fallout of the war with Iran waged by the U.S. and Israel. asserted
Qatar → target → U.S.
The U.S. State Department currently lists Qatar with a Level 3 travel advisory, meaning visitors should "reconsider travel due to risk of armed conflict." asserted
visitors → list → conflict
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