FIFA strips Peru of U17 World Cup hosting rights

FIFA strips Peru of U17 World Cup hosting rights


FIFA has stripped Peru of Under-17 World Cup hosting rights, citing concerns about the infrastructure. The decision was taken by the bureau of the FIFA Council which features the six regional confederation presidents and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.


Peru will no longer host the Under-17 World Cup in October. (Representational Image)
Peru will no longer host the Under-17 World Cup in October after being stripped of the tournament by FIFA on Friday over concerns about the infrastructure.
The decision was taken by the bureau of the FIFA Council which features the six regional confederation presidents and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The tournament was due to be staged in October after Peru was awarded the competition last June.

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