Sepp Blatter Backs 2026 World Cup Boycott After Trump Implements New Travel Bans

Sepp Blatter and German officials are backing a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the USA following controversial travel bans by the Trump administration.The movement grew after expert Mark Pieth warned fans of deportation while German lawmaker Jürgen Hardt suggested the national team could withdraw as a last resort.The tournament remains set for June 2026 with the USA hosting most matches despite restrictions affecting fans from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran, and Haiti.