2026 World Cup Boycott: Could It Happen?

Radio Foot this Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. UT – repeat. 9:10 p.m. TU In the news: – 2026 World Cup: the word “boycott” enters the debate. ; – Liga 21st day, stunning Yamal, spicy Mbappé! ; – 2 young people with high potential in Ligue 1.; – The CAF disciplinary committee meets this Tuesday (January 27, 2026).

– World Cup 2026: the word “boycott” enters the debate. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter drops a shocking sentence: “ For supporters, only one piece of advice: avoid the United States. » Does the ex-boss of the authority settle his scores with Infantino? Since then, the question has been debated around the organization of the World Cup in certain European federations. Rightly so? Voices calling for boycott or cancellation are beginning to be heard. As was the case for Argentina 1978 and Qatar 2022.

– Liga 21st day, stunning Yamal, spicy Mbappé! The European champion distinguished himself with a magnificent returned scissors against Oviedo, the Madrilenian opted for the panenka during the penalty scored at the Ceramica against Villarreal! Under the eyes of Brahim Diaz! Chambering or therapeutic gesture?

– 2 young people with high potential in Ligue 1. Endrick stood out against Metz, scoring a hat-trick. The performance of the Brazilian loaned to OL by Real Madrid sparked a reaction from the Spanish press who do not understand the striker’s departure, and wonder about his use under Xabi Alonso. Carlo Ancelotti must be delighted with the left-hander’s performances! – Dro Fernandez, 18, signs for PSG. Coming from La Masia, the attacking midfielder had only played 5 matches with the Barça first team. He has the same agent as Luis Enrique. Joan Laporta rather saw a future in Blaugrana for the Galician.

– The CAF disciplinary committee meets this Tuesday (January 27, 2026). It examines the unrest which marred the CAN final on January 18 in Rabat. The hearing promises to be stormy. It had been postponed, the Senegalese federation wanting to have time to prepare its defense. The range of possible sanctions is wide, what measures can be taken? Will they be announced during the day?

With Annie Gasnier: Ludovic Duchesne, Nabil Djellit and Hervé Penot. Technique/Direction: L aurent Salerno — David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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