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It is the most followed sport in the world and as such can be used as a political and diplomatic "weapon". In a tense climate between the USA and Europe, the latter can use the "2026 World Cup" as leverage to shift the balance of power.
The idea that has gained traction in recent days in major European media outlets is simple.
In the political corridors of the most influential countries on the old continent, at the same time, world football giants such as Germany, England, France, Spain and even the Netherlands are publicly talking about boycotting the finals of the "2026 World Cup" that will take place in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
This drastic move would serve as a counterattack and pressure on President Donald Trump regarding hot geopolitical issues such as Greenland or economic tariffs.
Among the characters who have given voice to this option is Piers Morgan, the British journalist and personal friend of President Trump, who spoke to the " Mirror ". " Perhaps England, France, Spain, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, Norway and Italy should suspend their participation in the World Cup while negotiations with President Trump continue? The withdrawal of 8 of the 10 favorites could spark interest ," Piers Morgan's post on his social networks reads.
Previously, football people had also touched on this topic, and according to international media, citing sources close to FIFA, the latter is not at all calm.
A "World Cup" without the big names of soccer would be a huge blow to the image of the USA as the organizer, but also a financial disaster.
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