Sport24.az
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has supported calls for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, citing the behavior of President Donald Trump and his administration both domestically and internationally. According to Sport24.az, the former official supported the views expressed by Mark Pieth, the former head of the Independent Governance Committee of FIFA Reforms, in an interview with the Swiss publication "Der Bund" on the social media platform "X".
In his interview, Pieth said, "Considering everything we have discussed, there is only one piece of advice for fans: Do not travel to the USA! In any case, it is better to watch the match on television. Fans should know that if they do not comply with the requirements of the US officials, they will be sent back on the next flight," urging fans not to travel to the US.
Blatter also emphasized that he agreed with Pieth:
"I think Mark Pieth is right to question this World Cup."
It should be noted that the 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
