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Opposition to boycott calls targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies has intensified, with South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calling the idea 'madness' amid a trophy tour generating fan excitement. FIFA and federations affirm participation plans despite the debate.

27. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has endorsed calls for fans to boycott the 2026 World Cup matches in the United States, citing concerns over the Trump administration's policies. Blatter supported Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth's advice to stay away amid immigration crackdowns and political unrest. The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, faces growing international scrutiny.

FIFA announced on January 19 a record-breaking over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup from fans across all 211 member associations during the initial 33-day sales phase, averaging 15 million daily despite backlash over high prices.

09. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Inflation in Mexico slowed to 3.69% at the end of 2025, but experts predict it will exceed 4% throughout 2026 due to the World Cup, wage hikes, new taxes, and tariffs. Factors like IEPS increases and duties on Chinese imports will pressure prices, particularly in services and goods. The Bank of Mexico may implement moderate interest rate cuts, adopting a cautious policy.

Vietnam claimed the biggest rise in FIFA's December 22 men's world rankings, jumping three spots to a 2025-high 107th globally (19th in Asia) after defeating Laos, while Malaysia fell to 121st over ineligible players. As Spain holds No. 1 in this final 2025 update (overview in series), the changes spotlight Asian preparations for major tournaments.

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Following the initial announcement, FIFA has shared more on its Netflix Games partnership for a 2026 World Cup football sim, stressing digital accessibility. Updates include Netflix's sports push and revised World Cup ticket pricing.