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European Nations Maintain World Cup Boycott, Increasing Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The ongoing boycott of the World Cup by European countries threatens FIFA's leadership and intensifies calls for President Gianni Infantino's resignation.

Aug 7, 2026, 2:08 AM NPR News

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European nations continue to uphold their boycott of the World Cup, posing a significant challenge to FIFA. This sustained action has placed FIFA President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to step down from his position.

The boycott underscores growing tensions within international football governance, with European countries signaling their discontent through this collective stance.

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NPR News: European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo by Rafael Nam, published August 6, 2026.

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