FIFA defends unity around the 2026 World Cup against possible boycotts

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, has reaffirmed the importance of uniting countries and people around the 2026 World Cup in response to calls for a boycott due to Trump's anti-immigration policy.

A message of global unity

Infantino, after meeting with Lula da Silva, highlights the high demand for tickets for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, surpassing 500 million requests, something unprecedented. Faced with the boycott proposal, the FIFA President emphasizes the joint celebration of football as a union of people and nations. Given the political tensions, the need to bring current society together is highlighted.

Support for unity and rejection of divisions

Oke Göttlich, executive of the German Football Federation, joins the call to unite people in the face of political threats and tensions, supporting the consideration of a boycott. The 2026 World Cup, with the participation of 48 teams, will be held in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marking a milestone in the history of the tournament.

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