FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo)
Football
N
News1826-01-2026, 23:22

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter Warns Fans: 'Avoid the US' for 2026 World Cup

  • Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter advised fans to boycott the 2026 World Cup in the US due to security and civil rights concerns.
  • Blatter endorsed Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth's view, citing incidents like fatal shootings by US immigration enforcement agents.
  • Pieth highlighted the deaths of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti during immigration operations, and Minneapolis protest shootings.
  • Good's death was ruled a homicide by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, sparking outrage and demands for accountability.
  • Blatter's comments fuel debate on fan safety, political tensions, and the impact of domestic issues on major sporting events.

Why It Matters: Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter urges fans to avoid the 2026 World Cup in the US over safety concerns.

More like this

Loading more articles...