FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2014 to be relocated

Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances leading to heavy stadium construction delays, FIFA, in agreement with the Costa Rica Football Federation, has had no other option than to relocate the hosting of
the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next year.

FIFA would like to express its thanks to the Costa Rica Football Association for its efforts and commitment.

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.