The controversy swells around the FIFA decision. FIFA announced this Wednesday that Indonesia would not organize the U20 World Cup in 2023 on Wednesday. This decision is explained by the country’s refusal to welcome Israel, qualified for competition.
The majority Muslim country had expressed its desire not to receive the Israel national team. “A new host will be announced as soon as possible, the dates of the tournament currently unchanged. “Said FIFA via a press release.
“Following today’s meeting between the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, and the president of the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI), Erick Thohir, FIFA decided, because of the current circumstances, to withdraw Indonesia from the organization of the U-20 World Cup of FIFA 2023.” Announced the world football body.
