Singapore/Jakarta | FIFA has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for this year’s U-20 World Cup after calls to ban Israel from the competition gathered steam in the Muslim-majority nation this week.
The tournament was due to run from May to June in six locations across Indonesia including the holiday mecca of Bali. Last week, Bali governor Wayan Koster called for a ban on the Israeli team playing there, citing Indonesia’s support for the Palestinian cause.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
