Four years ago, the weapon of the boycott against the World Cup in Qatar was to denounce the absence of fundamental rights in the Middle Eastern country. Today, the fact of disagreeing with the admittedly detestable policy of Donald Trump is not enough to rebel against competition, believes economist Pierre Rondeau.
2026 World Cup Boycott: Why It Won’t Work
by 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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