"The federation, known as the DFB, said its executive committee met and discussed the option of a boycott of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a consideration first proposed last week by DFB Vice President Oke Gottlich. Gottlich, who is also the president of Bundesliga club St Pauli, referred to Trump's recent actions and statements and said it was time to seriously consider a boycott."
"In what appears to be a public rebuke to Gottlich, however, the DFB said debates on sports policy should be conducted internally and not in public. The DFB said a boycott is not currently under consideration. The DFB is in contact with representatives from politics, security, business, and sports in preparation for the tournament from June 11-July 19. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter last week advised fans to stay away from the tournament."
The German Football Federation (DFB) executive committee met and discussed a possible boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The boycott proposal originated from DFB Vice President Oke Gottlich, who cited President Donald Trump's actions and statements. The DFB said debates on sports policy should remain internal and stated a boycott is not currently under consideration. The federation is coordinating with political, security, business and sporting representatives to prepare for the tournament from June 11 to July 19. Broader concerns include transatlantic tensions related to US policy, Sepp Blatter's advice to stay away, high ticket prices, and potential travel bans affecting supporters.
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