Why England Cannot Boycott the 2026 World Cup

Professor Simon Chadwick, writing for GeoSport, stated that England cannot withdraw from the 2026 World Cup, even with calls for some countries to boycott the tournament due to U.S. political situations. The United States will host the World Cup 2026 together with Mexico and Canada. Chadwick explained to SportsBible that it would be very difficult for England to withdraw, as international football federations have likely already signed contracts with representatives of member nations. 'I don't know if the contract has been signed, but implicitly, there is a contract,' he said. 'There are agreements between FIFA, tournament organizers, and national football associations like the English FA. If you choose to unilaterally breach the contract, there may be penalties, and you will be punished accordingly.'