Former FIFA president calls for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, are facing an increasingly heated political debate.

Calls for a boycott are coming not only from fans on social media, but also from prominent football figures and political officials in Europe, fueling a debate that is moving beyond the sporting arena and onto the international stage, “Gazeta Express” writes.

One of the most high-profile reactions has come from former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who has encouraged fans not to travel to the United States during the tournament, criticizing the policies of the current US administration and backing other criticism regarding the security situation and immigration control policies.