Overview
- Sepp Blatter called on supporters to avoid traveling to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, citing security and political concerns and echoing remarks by Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth.
- FFF president Philippe Diallo reaffirmed that France has no intention of boycotting and stressed keeping sport separate from politics, a stance also reflected by Sports Minister Marina Ferrari.
- German DFB vice-president Oke Göttlich said the time has come to seriously discuss a potential boycott, helping keep the issue active across Europe.
- Reporting describes FIFA introducing a “FIFA PASS” to prioritize consular appointments for ticket holders entering the U.S., a measure criticized by some as creating a two-tier experience.
- Debate has been fueled by tensions linked to U.S. policy moves, including disputes involving Greenland and tariff threats, yet no national federation has announced a formal boycott.