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Germany Considers 2026 World Cup Boycott Over Trump Tensions

1/18/2026

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Jürgen Hardt, a German politician, proposed that Germany might boycott the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico due to President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland.
Trump has stated that the US needs Greenland for national security and has not dismissed military action.
Hardt noted that a boycott would be a "last resort" to encourage Trump to change his position.
Other nations, including Spain, are also considering withdrawal amid rising political tensions.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 participating nations for the first time.

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Jürgen Hardt, a German politician, proposed that Germany might boycott the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico due to President Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland.
Trump has stated that the US needs Greenland for national security and has not dismissed military action.
Hardt noted that a boycott would be a "last resort" to encourage Trump to change his position.
Other nations, including Spain, are also considering withdrawal amid rising political tensions.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 participating nations for the first time.