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French government not in favour of World Cup 2026 boycott over Greenland threats

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by AFPJanuary 21, 2026 at 01:40 PM
French government not in favour of World Cup 2026 boycott over Greenland threats
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France's sports minister, Marina Ferrari, stated the government does not currently support boycotting the 2026 World Cup, despite threats from Donald Trump regarding Greenland. This stance contrasts with calls from some French politicians, like Éric Coquerel, who suggested the US should be stripped of co-hosting duties due to Trump's actions. Veteran coach Claude Le Roy also proposed an African team boycott. The German government has deferred any boycott decisions to its sports associations. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino has maintained a close relationship with Trump.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Mexico 35% Canada 35% Denmark 40% Claude Le Roy 40% FIFA ×245% Éric Coquerel ×360% Marina Ferrari ×370% United States ×270% Greenland ×475% France ×480% World Cup 2026 ×385% Donald Trump ×590%

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world cup 2026 100% boycott 90% donald trump 80% greenland 70% france 70% sports and politics 60% fifa 50% international relations 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
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France

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