US withdraw from U17 World Cup in Qatar over security concerns

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U.S. Soccer has withdrawn its men's under-17 team from the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, citing security concerns, according to ESPN. The tournament is scheduled to begin on November 19.

The US Soccer federation has pulled its youth national team out of the upcoming men's under-17 World Cup in Qatar over security concerns, broadcaster ESPN said on Wednesday evening. ESPN said it obtained a letter sent to the players and that it also received confirmation from US Soccer that the team won't participate in the tournament which starts on November 19.

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