"Calls are growing for European countries to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup later this year in opposition to President Donald Trump, as many of the games are set to take place in the United States. The World Cup will be held in multiple locations across three countries in North America (Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.), with most games happening in the U.S. Many fans are concerned about traveling to the U.S., noting not only the high ticket and travel costs, but also difficulties getting travel visas due to Trump's immigration policies and the invasive surveillance measures his administration is implementing against people entering the country."
"There are additional political concerns for fans and world leaders alike, including the Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela earlier this month, its continued threats against Greenland, and its violent crackdown on immigrants and protesters. Left-leaning French politician Éric Coquerel has urged a boycott of the games, taking note of numerous actions by President Donald Trump over the past year."
""Can we really imagine going to play the footie World Cup in a country that attacks its 'neighbors,' threatens to invade Greenland, undermines international law, wants to torpedo the U.N.?" Coquerel recently asked."
Calls for European countries to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup have emerged in response to many matches being hosted in the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. The tournament will span Mexico, Canada, and the U.S., with most games in the U.S. Fans cite high ticket and travel costs, visa difficulties driven by restrictive immigration policies, and invasive surveillance of entrants as deterrents. Political objections include a reported invasion of Venezuela, threats toward Greenland, and violent crackdowns on immigrants and protesters. French politician Éric Coquerel has publicly urged a boycott, and German polling shows significant conditional support.
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