U.S. Soccer
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“Again, please accept our deepest appreciation for your commitment to US Soccer and our shared disappointment about these circumstances.”
U.S. Soccer · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
The letter concluded by expressing appreciation for the players' commitment and shared disappointment about the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal.
“We will communicate this officially to your clubs today as well. We ask that you refrain from sharing this information or commenting publicly until such time that it has been communicated publicly by FIFA,”
U.S. Soccer · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
The letter instructed players to refrain from publicly discussing the withdrawal decision until FIFA announced it.
“Unfortunately, in light of current circumstances including the US State Department’s Level 3 Travel Advisory for Qatar and related directives for Embassy staff and families, we are no longer able to participate in the tournament. The well-being of our players and staff will always be our top priority.”
U.S. Soccer · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
The letter cited the U.S. State Department's Level 3 Travel Advisory for Qatar and related embassy directives as reasons for withdrawing from the tournament.
“We are writing to inform you of the difficult decision to cancel our World Cup pre-camp and our planned participation in the World Cup. We are extremely proud of the preparation by our players and coaches to represent the US in the World Cup,”
U.S. Soccer · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-12
U.S. Soccer sent a letter to players explaining its withdrawal from the upcoming U-17 World Cup in Qatar amid safety concerns surrounding the Iran war.