With the 2026 World Cup approaching, tensions from trade wars and political disputes are resurfacing between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Originally, the joint bid symbolized unity, but current issues, including tariffs and immigration policies under President Trump, raise questions about international participation in upcoming events like the World Cup and 2028 Olympics. While there are concerns over the impact of such geopolitical fissures on organization and fan attendance, figures like Alan Rothenberg remain optimistic about global interest in these sporting events.
Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the 2026 World Cup, rifts created by tariffs and political issues were overlooked.
Well, here we are now, with the soccer showcase arriving in North America in about 15 months, and President Donald Trump back in office inciting trade wars.
It's hard to know how the current geopolitical fissures, particularly with Trump's provocative statements, might affect the World Cup, its organization, fans' travel plans and more.
Alan Rothenberg, who ran the 1994 World Cup, believes the world will want to come, regardless of Trump's border and visa policies due to excitement.
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