World Cup Players Say FIFA Heat Policies Fall Short Amid Climate Crisis Threat

Current and former World Cup soccer players have penned an open letter to FIFA, urging the sports governing body to address the heat stress that is expected to be felt by competitors during this summer’s games in North America and to take action to tackle the global climate crisis. The 2026 World Cup will take place in three separate countries — Canada, the United States…
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Momentum Builds in Europe for Boycott of US-Hosted World Cup Games

Calls are growing for European countries to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup later this year in opposition to President Donald Trump, as many of the games are set to take place in the United States. The World Cup will be held in multiple locations across three countries in North America (Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.), with most games happening in the U.S. Many fans are concerned about…
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Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect’s Politics

During a meeting on Monday regarding the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America next year, President Donald Trump threatened to move the games out of Seattle, citing the personal politics of Mayor-elect Katie Wilson. Wilson, who identifies as a democratic socialist, took part in an election against incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell two weeks ago. But because the race was very close…
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FIFA Announces New “Peace Prize,” Weeks After Trump Fails to Win Nobel Award

The International Federation of Association Football, commonly known as FIFA, announced this week that it is creating its very own “peace prize” and will declare its first recipient next month in Washington, D.C. Given that FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, is a close ally and friend to President Donald Trump, it’s likely that Trump will be the winner of the inaugural prize…
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