Posted on 01/17/2026 8:25:08 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
A German politician has suggested that boycotting the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico could be a “last resort” in response to Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland.
US President Donald Trump believes his country needs to acquire Greenland, the world's largest island, for national security reasons.
The demands have been rejected by Greenland's leaders and by Nato member Denmark, of which the island is a semi-autonomous territory. Trump, meanwhile, has not ruled out using military force.
In fact, Trump recently threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not “go along” with his plan to annex Greenland. "We need Greenland for national security,” he added.
Amid the ongoing controversy, the US are preparing to host this summer's World Cup, although experts warn that the participation of several countries could be jeopardised as a result of escalating political and military tensions.
That's according to a report from BILD, which spoke to politician Jurgen Hardt (CDU), an experienced member of the Christian Democratic Union and 'confidant' of the Chancellor, regarding Germany's World Cup participation.
In comments made to the German newspaper, Hardt said a boycott would be in response to Trump's threats against Greenland.
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I can’t think of anything I care less about than the World Cup.
That will be a very powerful move by the EU and destroy Republicans in the midterms.
Germany used to be a soccer empire that won 4 world cups. Recently, they went full DEI and replaced their players with players from Africa. They haven’t been a major factor in the last 10 years. Matter of fact, they got their butts kicked by Japan and didn’t make past the first round in the last tournament. They were again humiliated 4-1 by Japan recently in a friendly match in Wolfsburg. They should boycott to prevent losing.
France is a soccer powerhouse.
Probably have to do with coaching. Perhaps it is more gentle now in Germany?
Exactly. Greenland is in our hemisphere, Deutschland is not.
The French naturalized African players are better than the German ones.
“Germany ‘Could Boycott 2026 World Cup’ Over Donald Trump Threats”
Since they’re likely aren’t any Germans on their national team, are they not boycotting in any case?
Go for it Hans. See how little it means.
Who would care?
In fact, who would notice?
Yup. Right after we tell the UN to get bent.
Does anyone care?😂
Go Bears, real football 🏈
Almost like their is alternative motive🤔😎
Oh, I'm going to watch NASCAR...
Germany, worse country ever. Stay home losers
The Burquas are causing too many trip injuries.
Oh please, hurt us somemore!!
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