Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Amidst the international controversy surrounding US President Trump's recent foreign policy, calls have emerged in several European countries to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In response, the French government stated explicitly on the 20th that it has "no intention to boycott the World Cup at this stage," confirming that the French team will participate in the global sporting event co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico as planned.
The French Minister of Sports told the media that evening at a New Year's event for the sports community that the French Ministry of Sports is not currently considering a boycott of the World Cup. She emphasized that the World Cup is a major event highly anticipated by fans worldwide, and that sports and politics should be kept separate as much as possible.
Recently, as the Trump administration's hardline rhetoric on Greenland has escalated, some European politicians have publicly questioned whether the World Cup should be held in the United States. A member of parliament from the far-left party "La France Insoumise" called on FIFA to reconsider the event arrangements, arguing that it is unimaginable for the tournament to be held in the United States under the current political circumstances.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, marking the first time in World Cup history that it will be co-hosted by three countries. (End)
