As happened with Indonesia in the Sub 20, the body led by Gianni Infantino also took away the organization of the tournament.
The FIFA decided this Monday, “after extensive discussions” with the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), to withdraw from this country the organization rights of the 2023 Sub-17 World Cup “after becoming clear” his “inability to meet his commitments and finish the necessary infrastructure to play the tournament.”
“Despite the good collaboration between FIFA and the FPF, it has been decided that there is not enough time available to secure the investment and complete the work with the Peruvian government before the start of the competition,” it says in a press release. .
FIFA clarifies that, “however, the competition will continue to be held from November 10 to December 2 of this year” and that it will name a new host later on.
He concludes by saying “thanks to the FPF for their efforts” and that “he does not rule out organizing a tournament in Peru in the future.”
second cancellation
Days ago, FIFA decided to take away from Indonesia the organization of the Under 20 World Cup after the governor of that country, Wayan Koster, will reject Israel’s entry into the country to participate in the competition.
After this, Argentina sent its formal proposal to FIFA to host the tournament, and although there is still no official information on where the competition will take place, it is expected that in the coming days President Infantino will choose the champion country of the tournament. world of seniors to organize the contest.
Source: EFE