FIFA announced the replacement of the Dominican Republic team with the American team in the Under-17 World Cup, which is set to take place in the Qatari capital Doha, following the withdrawal of the American team for security reasons.
FIFA had confirmed the withdrawal of the United States team from the tournament, which starts next Wednesday, amid heightened security alert in Qatar and the Gulf region due to the military developments in the area.
According to the tournament regulations, the American Football Association faces a financial penalty of no less than 20,000 Swiss francs, which is equivalent to about 24,000 dollars, as decided by FIFA's disciplinary committee, due to the withdrawal less than 30 days before the start of the competitions.
The tournament is scheduled to feature 48 teams, and the American team was preparing to compete in the group against teams from Montenegro, Chile, and Algeria, before announcing its withdrawal and replacement by the Dominican Republic team.