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

Nov 12, 2026 - 02:00 - 14:00  110
U.S. Soccer withdraws from U-17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns amid Iran war, sources say
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.”