"This is going to sound weird to non-sports fans, but boycotting the World Cup is one of the most significant sanctions members of the international community can take against the United States right now. The World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. The US has been begging to host a tournament for decades. This World Cup, which runs from early June through mid-July, is a perfect opportunity for the world to stand against this country's fascist regime."
"Indeed, the fates have aligned to make this World Cup the perfect one to make a statement-for two reasons. The first is that more countries are involved: The tournament has expanded to 48 teams this year, up from 32 in previous years, which means that more people than ever will be involved in the proceedings-and possible protests. The second reason is that those 48 countries wouldn't actually have to boycott the entire World Cup."
Calls are increasing for countries to boycott the U.S.-hosted World Cup following the execution of Alex Pretti and rising safety concerns. German soccer administrator Oke Göttlich urged serious consideration of a tournament boycott, and Sepp Blatter suggested fans avoid traveling to the United States. Boycotting the World Cup is presented as a significant international sanction because the tournament is the most watched sporting event and the U.S. has long sought to host. The expansion to 48 teams and co-hosting with Canada and Mexico allow teams to refuse U.S. matches while still participating elsewhere. FIFA is one of the most corrupt organizations in the world, and its current president is Gianni Infantino.
Read at The Nation
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