FIFA withdraws organization of U-17 World Cup from Peru
The FIFA explained that it made the drastic decision "due to the country's inability to fulfill its commitments and complete the necessary infrastructure to play the tournament"
The FIFA announced in a statement that it is withdrawing the organization of the U-17 World Cup from Peru "due to the country's inability to fulfill its commitments and complete the necessary infrastructure to play the tournament". The tournament will keep its dates and will be played in a location that will be announced later.
"After extensive discussions with the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), FIFA has decided to withdraw the organizing rights of the U-17 World Cup from the Andean country," announced the highest governing body of football.
"The decision is made after the country's inability to fulfill its commitments and complete the necessary infrastructure to play the tournament has become evident," FIFA justified, thanking the FPF for "their effort" and not ruling out the possibility of organizing a tournament in Peru in the future.
The governing body clarified that despite "the good collaboration" between both parties, "it has been decided that there is not enough time to ensure the investment and conclude the work with the Peruvian government before the start of the competition".
FIFA confirmed that the U-17 World Cup will continue to be played from November 10 to December 2" and that a new host will be named "later".
Last Wednesday, FIFA already announced that it was withdrawing the organization of the U-20 World Cup from Indonesia due to the opposition of the governor of the Bali region to the presence of Israel in the tournament scheduled from May 20 to June 11, which has already led to the cancellation of the tournament draw. AFP
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