GOLAZONEWSUS U-17 Men's Team Withdraws from World Cup in Qatar
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- The US Soccer Federation has withdrawn its team from the upcoming U-17 World Cup.
- Safety concerns prompted the decision to pull out of the tournament.
- The competition is scheduled to begin in eight days.
The United States men's national team will not compete in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is set to take place in Qatar. The US Soccer Federation (USSF) confirmed the withdrawal, citing safety concerns regarding the welfare of its players and staff.
In a letter sent to the squad, the federation pointed to the US State Department's travel advisory for Qatar, which encourages citizens to reconsider travel to the region. The tournament is due to commence in just over a week.