FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup after calls for Israel ban

Fury and sadness in Indonesia after FIFA pulls Under-20 World Cup

The humiliating loss came after two influential governors advocated banning Israel from the competition.

Indonesia removed as host of U-20 FIFA World Cup over Israel objections - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Israel had qualified for the FIFA youth tournament for the first time.

Where is the U-20 World Cup in 2023? FIFA pulls hosting duties from Indonesia

The U-20 World Cup has rolled around for another year with the tournament giving the international stars of tomorrow an early chance to shine.

FIFA strips Indonesia of under-20 World Cup after country’s top pols call for Israel to be banned

Indonesia has been stripped of the Under-20 World Cup after two of the country’s top politicians called for Israel to be banned from the competition.

FIFA withdraws Indonesia as host of U-20 World Cup - Washington Hispanic

Indonesia was stripped of hosting the men's U-20 World Cup on Wednesday, just eight weeks before the tournament, amid political turmoil regarding Israel's participation. FIFA said it retired Indonesia as the venue for the 24-team tournament, scheduled to start on May 20, “due to current circumstances”, without specifying details. The decision was made after a meeting in Doha between the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and the president of t…

FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup for anti-Israel policy

FIFA has stripped Indonesia of the right to host the Under-20 World Cup tournament due to Jakarta's refusal to host the Israel national team. Football's world governing body announced its decision f...