Summary
Former FIFA head Sepp Blatter supports a fan boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Concerns about President Trump’s policies, including travel bans, have led to calls for football fans to stay away from the tournament. The World Cup is set to take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Key Facts
- Sepp Blatter, ex-FIFA chief, supports a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the US.
- The boycott is in response to President Donald Trump’s policies both domestically and internationally.
- The US will cohost the World Cup with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth has advised fans to avoid attending the World Cup in the US.
- Recent travel bans by the Trump administration affect fans from countries like Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran, and Haiti.
- Blatter shared his support for the boycott on social media, citing Pieth’s concerns.
- Construction of the boycott relates to past political actions by FIFA and other organizations.
