The young footballers had been invited by Fifa to attend the World Cup Final in Moscow on Sunday.
But their attendance was always a long shot, given the health risks they face after spending more than two weeks in a pitch-dark cave.
Fifa has just told the BBC that the boys will not be making the match.
Here’s what they said:
FIFA would like to express its great joy at the news of the rescue of the 12 young footballers and their coach. We would like to convey our profound gratitude to all persons involved in the rescue operation, which unfortunately took the life of one of the divers. Our thoughts are with his family.
We have been informed by the Football Association of Thailand that due to medical reasons, the boys will not be in a position to travel to Moscow for the FIFA World Cup final. FIFA’s priority remains the health of everyone involved in the operation and we will look into finding a new opportunity to invite the boys to a FIFA event to share with them a moment of communion and celebration.
We can also confirm that a meeting with the Football Association of Thailand is scheduled to take place in Moscow around the FIFA World Cup final.
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