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European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo

By Rafael NamAugust 6, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 2026.

A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.

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