Scotland’s World Cup schedule in the U.S. includes warm-up matches in Boston and Miami in June, framing how travel and attendance could be affected.

Some MPs urge careful diplomacy rather than escalation, citing prior successes in diplomacy that shaped tariff and security guarantees, while warning against actions that could backfire.

Reactions span UK politicians, media figures, and New York officials concerned about tourism, attendance, and ticketing amid boycott chatter.

France and Germany bring strong World Cup pedigrees into the conversation, with Brazil holding the most titles; the host debate reframes national expectations.

A heated debate over boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States is unfolding, driven by Donald Trump’s Greenland stance and international reactions across Europe.

France’s sports minister says the government is not backing a boycott and urges keeping sports separate from politics, while lawmakers propose considering relocation of the event if feasible.

European voices range from calls for measured diplomacy to explicit relocation suggestions, with pressure mounting but practical barriers keeping a boycott unlikely.

Keypoints.

UEFA’s Platini has framed football values as a counterweight to FIFA, noting past sanctions and recent acquittals, while calling for stronger defense of the sport’s integrity.

Context shows mounting tensions between political actions and international sports, with multiple institutions trying to navigate without derailing events.

The discussion touches on the FIFA Peace Prize and broader symbolism around sport in geopolitics.

The World Cup draw in December highlighted ongoing political dynamics within FIFA and its leadership.