USA players line up before their game against the Czech Republic during the 2025 Under-17 World Cup in QatarImage source, Getty Images
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The USA reached the last 32 of last year's Under-17 World Cup, the first of five successive editions to be held annually in Qatar

ByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalist
  • Published19 minutes ago

The USA have withdrawn from the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar because of the risk of armed conflict.

In a letter sent to players and seen by news agency Reuters, US Soccer said it made the decision "in light of current circumstances".

It cited advice from the US Department of State, which issued a level three travel advisory, external for Qatar last month.