Germany may boycott the 2026 World Cup following Spain – the decision rests with the German chancellor
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The situation surrounding the 2026 World Cup is growing increasingly complicated.
Details: According to Topskills Sports UK, Germany is seriously considering an official withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup. The likelihood of a boycott by the German Football Association (DFB) is currently described as "one hundred percent," with Berlin determined to act in lockstep with Madrid: if Spain decides to pull out of the tournament, Germany will immediately follow suit.
The main driving force behind this process is Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The head of the German government has delivered a scathing critique of U.S. foreign policy, claiming that Washington is rapidly drifting away from a rules-based world order in favor of a policy dictated solely by power and self-interest.
The tension around the 2026 World Cup is escalating by the hour and has already gone beyond the realm of sport. Should two leading European national teams and former world champions actually refuse to cross the Atlantic, it could trigger a chain reaction and plunge FIFA into the biggest crisis in its history.
Reminder: The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be postponed.
