U17 World Cup: Football's world governing body FIFA has announced the withdrawal of Peru's hosting rights of the 2023 Under-17 World Cup after the country failed to complete the infrastructure required for the tournament.

Advertisement

FIFA, who had an extensive discussion with the Peruvian Football Federation before making the decision, promised to keep the tournament schedule on November 10-December 2, 2023.

Advertisement

"The Bureau of the FIFA Council will now designate a new host in due course," it added.

FIFA said Peru doesn't have enough time to get the investment and complete the necessary work before the tournament start date.

"The Bureau of the FIFA Council will now designate a new host in due course," it added.

Also Read: IPL Tales & Records

Advertisement

About the Author

IANS News
IANS is one of the largest independent private Indian news agency in India. Founded in the year 1986 by Indian American publisher Gopal Raju as the "India Abroad News Service" and later renamed. Their main offices are located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Read More
Latest Cricket News