FIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawal

First reported by ESPN at Wed 3:44 PM · 5 outlets in all

1. Al Jazeera52mFIFA Under-17 World Cup to kick off in Qatar despite US withdrawalFIFA says its 'security assessments' for the 48-team tournament remain unchanged after US Soccer pulled out.
2. Boston.com1hUS pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the GulfThe USSF informed players on Wednesday of the decision, hours after FIFA published the American squad among official player lists for the tournament.
3. ABC News2hUS pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the GulfThe United States soccer body has pulled its team from the boys’ Under-17 World Cup in Qatar starting next week for security reasons
4. Yahoo Sports2hUS pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the GulfZURICH (AP) — The United States soccer body pulled its team from the boys’ Under-17 World Cup in Qatar starting next week for security reasons, FIFA confirmed on Thursday.Qatar and the Gulf region have been on high security alert since the United States military attacks on Iran started in February.
5. ESPN16hU.S. withdraws from FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concernsU.S. Soccer has pulled its youth national team out of the Qatar-based FIFA men's Under-17 World Cup over safety concerns, the federation confirmed to ESPN.