In a surprising move, Peru has withdrawn as the host nation of the 2020 Men’s Under-17 World Cup. The tournament was scheduled to take place in October and November of this year, but due to the country’s current economic and political situation, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) has decided to pull out of hosting duties.
The FPF cited the country’s current economic crisis, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, as the main reason for their decision. The FPF also noted that the current political situation in Peru is not conducive to hosting such a large-scale event.
The decision to withdraw from hosting duties was met with disappointment from FIFA, the governing body of international football. FIFA had been looking forward to hosting the tournament in Peru, as it would have been the first time a South American country had hosted the tournament since 1997.
The withdrawal of Peru as host nation has left FIFA scrambling to find a new host nation for the tournament. FIFA has stated that they are currently in talks with several countries to host the tournament, but no official announcement has been made yet.
The withdrawal of Peru as host nation is a major blow to FIFA and the international football community. The tournament was set to be an exciting event and would have provided a great opportunity for young players from around the world to showcase their talents.
It remains to be seen where the tournament will be held and who will be the new host nation. Until then, all eyes will be on FIFA as they search for a suitable replacement for Peru.
