The location change is due to a number of unforeseen circumstances leading to heavy stadium construction delays and FIFA, in agreement with the Costa Rica Football Federation, says it had no other option than to relocate the hosting of next year’s tournament.
On its website, FIFA expressed its thanks to the Costa Rica Football Association for its efforts and commitment to the event.
FIFA is now looking at various options to evaluate potential hosts for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2014 as soon as possible.
The recommendations will be presented to the FIFA Executive Committee, which will decide on the new host of the competition during its next meeting on 20-21 March 2013 in Zurich.
The 2012 edition of the tournament was held in Azerbaijan, with France taking home the title after beating Korea DPR 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shootout after the two sides were locked in a 1-1 draw at fulltime in the final.
Oceania was represented by New Zealand’s Young Football Ferns who qualified for the event following their victory in the 2012 OFC Women’s U-17 Championship in Auckland.
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