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European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step

NPR · Jul 30, 2026, 5:38 PM UTC

In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.

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