US withdraws from FIFA World Cup over security concerns; Costa Rica to participate

The United States has withdrawn from a FIFA World Cup due to security concerns in the host country, according to Costa Rican outlet La Nación. The specific host nation and nature of threats are unconfirmed. This marks a rare boycott of a major sporting event by the US, potentially signaling diplomatic escalation or heightened risk perception.

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