This is getting serious! Spain's national team may withdraw from the 2026 World Cup due to conflict with Donald Trump
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The world of football finds itself on the brink of an unprecedented political crisis.
Details: According to MatchDay Central, Spain's national team is seriously considering pulling out of the 2026 World Cup. The cause? A sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between Madrid and Washington following recent statements by Donald Trump. The situation has reached boiling point, jeopardizing the participation of one of the world's strongest teams in football's premier tournament of the four-year cycle.
The conflict erupted after Spain refused to allow the US to use its military bases for operations related to the escalating crisis in Iran. Trump's response was swift and uncompromising. At a press conference, he leveled scathing criticism at Madrid:
“Spain is behaving terribly... We are going to end all trade with them. We want nothing to do with Spain.” - said the US President.
The US President also added that the country "has absolutely nothing we need," though he did express some sympathy for the Spanish people.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is currently reviewing its options amid this deep diplomatic rift.
Recall: Earlier, it was reported that Iran plans to boycott the 2026 World Cup.
