# USA withdraw from U17 World Cup over armed conflict risk

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/usa-withdraw-from-u17-world-cup-over-armed-conflict-risk/
- Published: 2026-11-12T07:44:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T08:23:43+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6y49yz77pppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- The USA has pulled out of Qatar’s under-17 World Cup.
- US Soccer cited safety concerns and State Department advice.
- Regional conflict has also delayed Saudi Arabia’s 2027 Asian Cup.

## Summary

The United States has withdrawn its under-17 men’s team from the World Cup in Qatar, citing the risk of armed conflict and advice from the US State Department. US Soccer said the safety of players and staff was its priority; the decision matters because regional hostilities have prompted fresh travel warnings and changes to other sporting plans.

The 48-team tournament is scheduled for 19 November to 13 December, and the USA had been due to face Montenegro, Chile and Algeria in the group stage. The State Department urged Americans to reconsider travel to Qatar after Houthi attacks on civilian airports and infrastructure in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, warning that hostilities could spread. Saudi Arabia’s 2027 Asian Cup has also been postponed by almost a year.

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