European boycott threat looms over 2026 World Cup

National teams from UEFA member federations, including Russia, are considering a coordinated boycott action against the 2026 World Cup. This protest targets the FIFA president's projects relating to the sale of broadcasting rights for the tournament. The 55 European federations are preparing a joint response to these commercial decisions deemed controversial. This threat hangs over the organization of the World Cup scheduled for the United States, Canada and Mexico.