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The United States Soccer Federation announced the withdrawal of the US Under-17 national team from the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to take place in Qatar in one week, citing security concerns related to the situation in the Middle East. Sources revealed that players were informed of the decision just days before the tournament's kickoff on November 19, which was later confirmed by the federation in an official statement. The federation's message stated: "We wish to inform you of the difficult decision to cancel our preparatory camp and withdraw from the tournament." It added: "We are proud of the preparations made by our players and coaches to represent the United States at the World Cup, but due to current circumstances, including the US Department of State's Level 3 travel advisory for Qatar and related guidance for embassy staff and their families, participation is no longer feasible." The federation emphasized that the safety of players and all technical and administrative staff remains the highest priority. The US team was set to compete among 48 teams in the tournament, placed in a group alongside Montenegro, Chile, and Algeria.
