FIFA has stripped Indonesia of the right to host the 2023 Under-20 World Cup due to safety concerns. The decision was made after a meeting of the FIFA Council in Zurich, Switzerland.
FIFA said that the decision was made “in the best interests of the safety of all involved” and that it had “no choice but to withdraw the hosting rights from Indonesia.”
The FIFA Council also said that it would be “working closely with the Football Association of Indonesia to identify a new host country for the tournament.”
The decision to strip Indonesia of the hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup is a major blow to the country. Indonesia was looking forward to hosting the tournament for the first time and had invested heavily in preparations.
The decision is also a major disappointment for Indonesian soccer fans. Indonesia is a passionate soccer nation and fans were looking forward to seeing their team compete in the World Cup.
The FIFA Council’s decision to strip Indonesia of the hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup is a reminder that safety is paramount. FIFA has a responsibility to ensure that all of its tournaments are safe for players, fans, and officials.
The decision is also a reminder that Indonesia needs to do more to improve safety at soccer matches. The country has a history of soccer violence and FIFA is right to be concerned about the safety of all involved.
It is unclear what impact the decision to strip Indonesia of the hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup will have on the country’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Indonesia is one of several countries that have expressed interest in hosting the tournament.
The FIFA Council is expected to make a decision on the host country for the 2034 World Cup in 2024.
