FIFA strips Peru of hosting rights for U17 World Cup

Peru has been stripped of hosting the 2023 FIFA Under-17 World Cup after football’s governing body said the nation failed to fulfil infrastructure commitments. 

The tournament is, however, still due to take place between November 10-December 2. The FIFA Council will also designate a new host in due course. 

A statement from FIFA read: “The move was made given the inability of the host country to fulfil its commitments to completing the infrastructure required to stage the tournament. 

“Despite a very positive working relationship between FIFA and the FPF, it has been determined that there is now not sufficient time to secure the required investment and complete the necessary work with the Peruvian government ahead of the tournament start date.

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“FIFA would like to express its thanks to the FPF for their efforts, and remains open to organising a competition in Peru in the future.”

It is the second time in recent weeks that a country has been stripped of the right to host a FIFA tournament.

Last Wednesday, FIFA ruled that Indonesia will no longer host the upcoming 2023 U20 World Cup following protests over the participation of Israel at the tournament.

FIFA put their decision to strip Indonesia of hosting duties down to “current circumstances” but still vowed to help with the transformation process following the Indonesian stadium tragedy in October 2022 which cost the lives of 135 people.

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