FIFA strips Indonesia of Under-20 World Cup amid Israel row


Fifa delegation members visiting Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali, on March 27. - Antara

LAUSANNE (AFP): FIFA announced on Wednesday (March 29) it had removed Indonesia as hosts of this year's under-20 World Cup amid political turmoil over Israel's participation.

The decision was made "due to the current circumstances", FIFA said in a statement without specifying details.

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Indonesia , Under-20 , World Cup , FIFA

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