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FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawal

Verified: 10 outlets in 8 countries have reported this story since Nov 11, 2 of them from Qatar.

📍 Qatar, QA·🕐 2h ago·10 outlets

Gianni Infantino and local organisers say preparations are continuing for the 19 November kick-off of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 tournament, with FIFA expected to decide on a replacement for the US team. US Soccer decided to withdraw its team based on US travel advisories for the region.

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The story so far · 14 reports · · 8 countries✓ Verified Nov 11, 3:28 PM UTC

2 outlets from Qatar, where the story is: Al Jazeera, Qatar Tribune · how we count

Nov 11, 2:18 PM UTCFirst report
Nine participating teams arrive in Qatar ahead of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 qatar-tribune.com ↗
Nov 11, 3:28 PM UTC+1 h
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 set for November kick-off africanews.com ↗
Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 11, 3:28 PM UTC · +1 h
Nov 11, 9:37 PM UTC+7 h
US withdraws from U17 World Cup in Qatar over security fears vanguardngr.com ↗
Nov 12, 5:08 PM UTC+27 h
FIFA president in Qatar ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup qatar-tribune.com (again) ↗
Nov 12, 5:38 PM UTC+27 h
US withdraws from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns vanguardngr.com (again) ↗
Nov 12, 7:03 PM UTC+29 h· you’re reading this
FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawaleuronews.com ↗
Nov 12, 8:39 PM UTC+30 h
Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out aljazeera.com (again) ↗

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FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawal Gianni Infantino and local organisers say preparations are continuing for the 19 November kick-off of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 tournament, with FIFA expected to decide on a replacement for the US team. US Soccer decided to withdraw its team based on US travel advisories for the region.

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95%

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