U.S. Soccer withdraws from U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns amid Iran war, sources say

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U.S. Soccer has withdrawn its team from the U-17 World Cup in Qatar, citing safety concerns amid the war involving Iran. The decision ends the Americans' plans to compete in the tournament later this month and was described as heartbreaking to players and families.

The decision ends the Americans' plans to compete in the tournament later this month, with one person familiar with the situation describing the news to players and families as “pretty heartbreaking.”