Trump, FIFA scandals spark movement planning to boycott 2026 World Cup
Mounting political tension in the United States and deepening distrust of FIFA leadership are threatening to overshadow the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a growing movement now urging teams to boycott matches scheduled on American soil.The catalyst for the uproar is President Donald Trump's newly announced travel ban, which has drawn fierce criticism from Democratic lawmakers and rights groups. Although the executive order includes an exemption for athletes, coaches, and immediate family members traveling for major sporting events - including the World Cup and Olympics - critics warn the policy is vague and risks generating confusion at a critical moment.The exemption states: "Any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary supporting role, and immediate relatives, traveling for the World Cup, Olympics, or any other major sporting event as determined by the […]