Indonesia stripped of FIFA tournament, killing World Cup dream

Nation denied event after protests erupted over Israel's participation

ISMI DAMAYANTI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesia's football federation lamented FIFA's decision to strip the country of hosting this year's U-20 World Cup, saying it may end the nation's hopes of hosting the senior event.

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