A Call to Skip the U. S. World Cup: Blatter and Others Raise Concerns

Ex-FIFA Head Cites Trump's Actions as Reason

Sepp Blatter, the former head of FIFA, recently endorsed the idea of fans boycotting World Cup games in the United States. He attributed this stance to President Trump's actions, which have sparked controversy within the soccer community.

Strong Words from Swiss Lawyer Mark Pieth

Blatter shared his views on X, aligning with Mark Pieth, a Swiss lawyer specializing in corruption cases. In an interview with a Swiss newspaper, Pieth advised fans to stay home and watch the games on TV. He cautioned that fans might encounter trouble if they do not adhere to the rules.

U.S. Co-Hosting World Cup with Canada and Mexico

The United States is scheduled to co-host the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. However, not everyone is pleased with this arrangement. Critics point to Trump's policies, including his interest in Greenland, travel bans, and his handling of immigrants and protesters, as reasons to boycott the event.

German Soccer Official Oke Göttlich Weighs In

Oke Göttlich, a German soccer official, also suggested that a boycott might be justified. This comes after the U.S. announced travel restrictions for fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast. Trump cited issues with screening and vetting in these countries as the reason for the restrictions.

Additional Travel Bans for Fans from Iran and Haiti

Fans from Iran and Haiti will also face travel bans. These countries were part of an earlier travel ban imposed by the Trump administration, making it more difficult for their fans to attend the games.