US EditionGerman soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott despite calls to oppose Trump
The German Football Federation dismissed boycott calls citing sport's unifying role despite criticism of U.S. policies by DFB vice president Oke Göttlich.
- On Friday, the German Football Association said a boycott is not currently under consideration, despite discussions by its executive committee last week.
- Last week, the German Football Association said debates on sports policy should be conducted internally, referencing a proposal from Oke Gottlich to boycott the 2026 World Cup. G�ttlich cited Trump's actions, but the DFB emphasized internal discussion.
- In what was framed as a rebuke, the DFB said debates on sports policy should be conducted internally and not in public, urging fans worldwide to celebrate a peaceful festival of football like at the 2024 European Championship.
- The decision guarantees participation and lets fans plan, though fans concerned about ticket prices and travel bans remain cautious, as the Germany national team will be there next summer.
- With the World Cup scheduled from June 11 to July 19, the DFB discussed a boycott after last week’s proposal by Oke G�ttlich, but said it is not currently under consideration, according to a Friday statement.
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The German clarification comes after statements by the vice president of the DFB, who questioned the organization by the United States
German soccer federation rules out World Cup boycott amid calls to oppose Trump
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By Ciarán Fahey - The German Football Association (DFB) has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite internal calls to send a message to US President Donald Trump. “We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact a FIFA World Cup can have,” the federation said in a statement released Friday evening. “Our goal is to strengthen this positive force, not hinder it.” The federation, known as the DFB, said its executive committee m…
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