Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Calls to Boycott US World Cup Grow
Some important people in soccer are saying that fans should not go to the World Cup in the US next year.
They think this because the US president has been doing things that make other countries upset, like not letting people from certain countries come to the US.
Two of these people, Sepp Blatter and Mark Pieth, say fans will have a better time watching the World Cup on TV instead of going to the games.
Another person, Oke Göttlich, also thinks fans should stay away.
The World Cup is happening in the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
Some people from countries like Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran, and Haiti might not be able to come to the US for the games because of these rules.
Sepp Blatter and Mark Pieth have called for a boycott of World Cup matches in the US due to political concerns.
Oke Göttlich, a vice president of the German soccer federation, also supports the idea of a boycott.
Travel bans imposed by the Trump administration affect fans from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran, and Haiti.
The World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Critics argue that the US's political conduct and aggressive immigration policies make it an unsuitable host.
- Who
- Sepp Blatter, Mark Pieth, Oke Göttlich, and other international soccer figures
- What
- Calls to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US
- When
- Starting June 11, 2026, ending July 19, 2026
- Where
- USA, Canada, Mexico
- Why
- Due to political tensions, travel bans, and concerns over fan treatment
Boycott Supporters
Boycott Opponents
Political Conduct
Boycott Supporters
Sepp Blatter, Mark Pieth, and Oke Göttlich believe the US's political conduct, including travel bans and aggressive immigration policies, makes it an unsuitable host.
Boycott Opponents
No opposing view explicitly stated in the articles.
Fan Experience
Boycott Supporters
Mark Pieth suggests fans will have a better experience watching the World Cup on TV due to potential issues at the US host venues.
Boycott Opponents
No opposing view explicitly stated in the articles.
- Event
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Host Countries
- USA, Canada, Mexico
- Start Date
- June 11, 2026
- End Date
- July 19, 2026
- Critics
- Sepp Blatter, Mark Pieth, Oke Göttlich
- Reason for Boycott
- Political tensions, travel bans, high ticket prices
- Affected Countries
- Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran, Haiti
Sources
Ex-World Soccer Boss Joins Chorus Telling Fans to Shun World Cup
Ex-FIFA President Josep Blatter Joins Those Calling For Boycott Of World Cup In United States
Sepp Blatter backs call to boycott US World Cup matches, questions host nation’s conduct
Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Joins Those Calling For Boycott Of World Cup in US
