After Peru failure To meet the infrastructure commitments to prepare for Under-17 World Cup, and football dominant bodyFIFA revoked the hosting rights, making it second country for face like this penalty in recent weeks.
FIFA said U-17 tournament Still set Takes place From November 10 to December. 2, adding that its board would appoint A.J new hosts.
“the move He was made according to inability of host country to fulfill its obligations completing Infrastructure required To organize the tournament, FIFA said in a permit.
“Despite the very positive working relationship between FIFA and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), it has been decided that there is now insufficient time to secure required investment and complete the necessary work with Peruvian government Before of the tournament start date.
FIFA like To express his thanks to the FPF for their efforts, and remains Open to organizing a competition in Peru in the future. “
fpf took NB of FIFA statement, before providing further clarification for the decision.
“the decision Based on on Delay in the start of execution of the sports Infrastructure works… in In addition to the latest weather events in Peru that has caused damage and left Many families have been affected.” in a permit.
torrents of Rains hit northern Peru region last A month in the midst of Hurricane Yaku, leading to homes Car burial in Mud and death of at least six people.
Peruvian Federation added He and FIFA were working on operational organization” of the eventwhile Peru government focused on investment in Infrastructure of public Places.
“despite the desire of the government authorities to fulfill the obligations it had undertaken as a country before FIFA, its Implementation Unit was unable to comply with operations within specified deadlines.
Last month, Indonesia was stripped of its hosting rights for Under-20 World Cup, after the anger of some politicians in Muslim-majority nation about Israel’s participation.
Both championships were initially slated to take place in 2021 but has been moved to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
