U-17 FIFA World Cup: Peru stripped of hosting rights

World football governing body, FIFA has stripped Peru of the right to host the U-17 World Cup after the South American nation had failed to fulfil infrastructure.

FIFA said the U-17 tournament is still set to take place from November 10-December 2, adding that its Council will designate a new host.

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 Peruvian Football Federation (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. 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."

Last month, Indonesia was stripped of its hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup, following outrage among some politicians in the predominantly Muslim nation about Israel's participation.

Both tournaments were initially scheduled to take place in 2021, but were moved to 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.