Blatter endorses boycott motion against U.S.-hosted World Cup
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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorsed a proposed fan boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, aligning with Mark Pieth’s criticism of U.S. governance; the calls add to concerns about the U.S. as a co-host with Canada and Mexico, amid travel bans and immigration enforcement affecting fans from several qualifying countries.
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