FIFA withdrew the organization of the U-17 World Cup from Peru: Reasons

the FIFA She is having a moment of deep analysis of the venues she has chosen to stage her competitions and made a new decision this Monday, but This time with the Sub 17 World Cup: Take the competition away from Peru. After doing the same with Singapore but with the under-20 category, the body that regulates football Publish a statement explaining the reasons that decided that the competition could not be held in Peruvian territory.

After extensive discussions with the Peruvian Football Federation, FIFA has decided to withdraw the rights of the Andean state organization to the 2023 U-17 World Cup. However, the competition Play will run from November 10 to December 2 from the current. Later, the FIFA Council Office will appoint a new host,” the letter began, stressing that apart from the unexpected adjustment, the date of the dispute will be the date agreed upon from the start.

In addition, he explained the reasons for the decision: “The country’s inability to fulfill its obligations and to finish the necessary infrastructure to play the tournament was clarified.” So far, out of the 24 nations that will compete in the tournament, the six nations have already been seeded MexicoAnd United StateAnd Canada And Panama for a region CONCACAF And New Caledonia next to New Zealand In the OFC. It is worth remembering that South America 17 will be played in it Ecuador And Argentina He started with two wins.

Regarding the time remaining until the start date, he added: “Despite the good cooperation between FIFA and the FPF, It was determined that there was insufficient time to secure the investment and complete the work with the Government of Peru before the start of the competition. FIFA would like to thank the Brazilian Football Confederation for their efforts and does not rule out organizing a tournament in Peru in the future.”

The pressure fell directly on the Peruvian U-17 team, who began their participation in the tournament South American defeat vs Bolivian He had a free appointment on the second day. Currently without points, he is in the last position in Group B And Now he has the responsibility to secure a place in the World Cup After losing the hosting place. This Tuesday they will face Paraguay, who drew 1-1 with Venezuela on their debut.

Meanwhile, the Afa And Argentina They are waiting for the final decision from FIFA for the new venue for the Sub-20 World Cup. After receiving the official nomination of the Asian Football Confederation with the approval of the national government, Gianni Infantino He warned that the definition would be submitted in “two or three days,” the deadline for which would be Monday itself, April 3.

Full statement from FIFA

After extensive discussions with the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), FIFA has decided to withdraw the Andean country’s hosting rights for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™.

However, the competition will run from November 10 to December 2 this year. Later, the FIFA Council Office will appoint a new host.

The decision was taken after the state was unable to fulfill its obligations and finish the necessary infrastructure to play the tournament. Despite the good cooperation between FIFA and the FPF, it was decided that there was insufficient time to secure the investment and complete the work with the Government of Peru before the start of the competition.

FIFA would like to thank the FPF for their efforts and does not rule out organizing a tournament in Peru in the future.

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