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January 26, 2026
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.
TL;DR
- Sepp Blatter supports calls for fans to boycott the World Cup in the US.
- Blatter endorsed comments from lawyer Mark Pieth, who cited security concerns.
- Pieth mentioned the killing of a protester by an immigration agent as a reason for fans to avoid the US.
- The World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- Blatter stepped down as Fifa president in 2015 amid scandals.
- Michel Platini, former Uefa chief, criticized Gianni Infantino, the current Fifa president.
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