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Calls for World Cup boycott grow over Trump policies

Ellsworth Toohey
Jan 27, 2026
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be a celebration across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Instead, Time reports, it’s becoming a flashpoint for international anger at American policies.

Mark Pieth, former chair of FIFA’s oversight committee, advised fans to “stay away from the U.S.A.” Former FIFA president Sepp Bl…

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