# US withdraws from FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar

> US drops FIFA U-17 World Cup participation over Middle East security fears.
- Title: US withdraws from FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar · Sportstar
- Summary: US drops FIFA U-17 World Cup participation over Middle East security fears. The US withdrew from the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to security…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/international-football/fifa-u17-world-cup-qatar-united-states-withdraws-security-concerns/article71692216.ece
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-11-12T03:00:10+00:00
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- Topics: fifa u17 world cup, us, qatar, security concerns, middle east conflict, football tournament, sports
## US withdraws from FIFA U-17 World Cup
The United States withdrew from the upcoming Under-17 FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns in the Middle East.

> 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
## Players informed of decision
Players were informed of the withdrawal just over a week before the tournament begins on November 19, via a letter from the US governing body.
## Security concerns cited
The US cited the State Department’s Level 3 Travel Advisory for Qatar and related directives for Embassy staff and families as reasons for withdrawal.
## Middle East conflict impact
The Middle East conflict has affected multiple sporting events, including the WTA Finals and Formula One races in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
## Key takeaway

The US withdrew from the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns from the Middle East conflict.