Uzbekistan unable to host 2012 Women's U-20 WCup

Uzbekistan unable to host 2012 Women's U-20 WCup

Published Dec. 18, 2011 10:40 a.m. ET

FIFA says Uzbekistan is unable to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup next year.

FIFA says its executive committee took away Uzbekistan's hosting rights because of ''a number of logistical and technical issues.''

Uzbekistan had been awarded the 16-nation tournament in March.

FIFA says it will compensate Uzbekistan by asking it to organize a future FIFA event, or giving ''new development projects.''

FIFA says Japan will step in as host if its government provides guarantees for the tournament.

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