The Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) has cancelled Under-20 FIFA World Cup draw that was scheduled to take place in Indonesia next week after Jakarta disallowed the participation of Israel’s team.
Officials said the decision made by FIFA is merely a first step, and more judgements could be made that would result in Indonesia losing its eligibility to host the competition. Official sources were quoted by the media as saying that the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) was in talks with the FIFA over the “possibility of Singapore hosting Israel’s team matches due to Jakarta’s political stance.”
On the other hand, reports suggest Qatar was reported to have been willing to host the tournament if an agreement between FIFA and the PSSI was not reached.
The 24-team tournament is scheduled to be held from 20 May to 11June across six Indonesian cities and Israel were set to make their debut in the competition.
