European football associations and fans are urging a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing political disputes and security concerns. Danish protests, led by a strong public opinion survey, are joined by Swedish and German voices. The controversy centers on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims over Greenland, the U.S. government’s visa restrictions for players from several qualifying nations, and the presence of 3,000 ICE agents in Minneapolis during the tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposed ‘FIFA pass’ that would allow fans to enter regardless of passport status adds another layer of uncertainty. The situation threatens to erode the spirit of the competition and could see a growing number of European nations refusing to participate.

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