FIFA has removed Peru from hosting the Under-17 World Cup

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THE Fifa decided this Monday “after long discussions” with the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), to withdraw the organizing rights of the 2023 Sub-17 World Cup from this country “after clarifying” his “inability to meet his commitments and complete the infrastructure necessary to play the tournament”.

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“Despite the good cooperation between FIFA and the FPF, it has been decided that there is not enough time available to secure the investment and complete the work with the Peruvian government before the start of the competition,” read a press release.

FIFA clarifies that, “however, the competition will continue to take place from 10 November to 2 December this year” and that it will subsequently appoint a new host.

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He concludes by saying “thanks to the FPF for their commitment” and that “he doesn’t rule out organizing a tournament in Peru in the future”.

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A few days ago FIFA decided to remove the organization of the Under 20 World Cup from Indonesia after the governor of that country, Wayan Koster, will refuse Israel’s entry into the country to participate in the competition.

Subsequently, Argentina sent its formal proposal to host the tournament to FIFA, and while there is still no official information on where the competition will take place, President Infantino is expected to choose the tournament’s champion country in the coming days. world of the elderly to organize the competition.

Source: EFE

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