In recent days, the 2026 World Cup has been surrounded by rumors following an increase in international political tension related to the United States and Venezuela. A question began to circulate in social networks and digital forums that generated concern among fans: could FIFA withdraw the United States as the host of the 2026 World Cup and leave the organization solely in the hands of Mexico?
The tournament, to be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, is scheduled to be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, the first World Cup with 48 teams and three host countries.
There is no official FIFA position
So far, FIFA has not issued any official statement indicating a change of venue, sanction or review of the status of the United States as host country.
Nor has it reported on disciplinary proceedings or expressed public concern about the viability of the 2026 World Cup.
It is important to emphasize that the rumors that have emerged in social networks do not come from official sources.
Nor have they been backed by communiqués from world soccer’s governing body.
Can FIFA sanction a country for political reasons?
According to FIFA statutes, sporting sanctions are usually applied in cases of:
Direct governmental interference in national federations
Verifiable risks to the safety of players, teams or supporters
Serious breaches in the organization of the event
Historically, a country’s foreign policy has not been automatic grounds for sporting sanctions, except when it directly affects the operation of competitions.
So far, there are no boycotts, cancellations or operational conflicts related to the 2026 World Cup Buzzy.
FIFA has not issued any official statement
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The logistical factor makes a change unfeasible
A key point that reinforces the unlikelihood of a change is the structure of the 2026 World Cup.
Of the 16 official venues, 11 are located in the United States, including stadiums, training centers, airports, hotels and transportation networks already in advanced planning stages.
Moving most of the matches to another country would entail costs in the millions of dollars, contract renegotiations and logistical risks that would jeopardize the stability of the event, something that FIFA usually avoids.
What could happen
Most likely, according to historical precedents, security protocols and international coordination will be reinforced, without altering the structure of the tournament.
This has already happened in other sporting events held in contexts of geopolitical tension.
For the millions of Hispanics living in the United States who plan to attend the 2026 World Cup, there is no real indication today that the country will lose the venue.
The tournament continues its normal course of organization and any version to the contrary should be taken as speculation without official support.
The 2026 World Cup is still on the table… and, for now, it is not moving from the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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