[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-why-mbappe-trusts-fifa-on-2026-world-cup-safety-in-us":43,"news-related-why-mbappe-trusts-fifa-on-2026-world-cup-safety-in-us-en":81,"news-related-match-why-mbappe-trusts-fifa-on-2026-world-cup-safety-in-us-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":68,"title":80},"Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national team and star forward for Real Madrid, has addressed the simmering political tensions surrounding the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair published this Tuesday, just a month before the tournament kicks off on June 11, Mbappé shared his perspective on whether Les Bleus might consider boycotting the event due to the worrying political climate in the United States.\n\nThe 27-year-old forward admitted he lacks the specific expertise to judge whether the U.S. is a suitable host, but he expressed unwavering faith in FIFA's decision-making. \"I don't have the necessary knowledge to know what it takes to organize a World Cup. If you asked me to organize a World Cup, you'd be in for surprises. If FIFA decides it should take place in the United States, it's because they believe everything is manageable and that we can come here,\" Mbappé stated. His words suggest a deliberate distancing from political calculations, instead placing the onus on football's governing body to ensure a safe and successful tournament.\n\nThe political backdrop in the United States has been a source of unease for several participating nations. With heightened rhetoric around immigration, potential travel bans, and civil unrest, concerns have circulated that some teams might protest or even withdraw. France, a nation with a diverse squad that often reflects on social issues, was seen as a possible leader in any such movement. Mbappé's remarks, however, indicate that while he remains politically astute, he is not willing to let external factors derail the sporting event he has long dreamed of winning—especially after France's heartbreaking loss in the 2022 final.\n\nMbappé has long been vocal on political matters, a role he embraces as a cultural ambassador for French football. He notably referenced the 2024 French legislative elections, where he joined several other national team players in condemning the surge of the far-right National Rally party. \"It was catastrophic,\" he recalled in the interview, reflecting on the moment when his public intervention drew both praise and sharp criticism. That episode solidified his reputation as an athlete unafraid to speak truth to power, even as it blurred the lines between sport and politics.\n\nHis latest comments walk a fine line: acknowledging the gravity of the political environment without letting it overshadow the World Cup. By deferring to FIFA, Mbappé effectively removes a potential wedge issue from the French camp. The team can now focus on football, rather than navigating a divisive debate over whether to participate. This pragmatic stance could preserve team unity, as some players might hold differing views on the U.S. political situation but no longer feel pressured to take a collective stand.\n\nFIFA, for its part, has consistently defended its choice of hosts, citing security guarantees and the unifying power of the tournament. The organization has weathered criticism before, from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil amid mass protests to the 2022 edition in Qatar marred by human rights concerns. In each case, players and teams eventually competed, with activism largely confined to symbolic gestures. Mbappé's trust in FIFA mirrors a broader fatigue among athletes who want to compete without becoming de facto diplomats.\n\nThe 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest ever, with 48 teams and matches spread across 16 cities in three countries. The United States, as the primary host, has invested heavily in infrastructure and security. For Mbappé, who will be 27 at the tournament's start, this represents a prime opportunity to lead France to glory and cement his legacy. His previous World Cup triumph in 2018 and near-miss in 2022 have only intensified his hunger, making any talk of a boycott a non-starter in his mind.\n\nMbappé's refusal to entertain a boycott does not mean he is turning a blind eye to injustice. Instead, it underscores a nuanced understanding of his role: he can influence change through his platform without sacrificing the pinnacle of his career. As the face of French football—and arguably the sport itself—his every word is dissected. By declaring his faith in FIFA's judgment, he shifts the narrative from fear to anticipation, from protest to performance.\n\nThis approach may also serve as a model for other high-profile players grappling with similar dilemmas. In an era where athletes are increasingly expected to speak and act on societal issues, Mbappé demonstrates that it is possible to acknowledge concerns while still trusting established institutions. That is not apathy; it is a calculated decision to prioritize the game and the millions of fans who will be watching.\n\nAs the clock ticks down to the opening match, the political noise will only grow louder. But for Mbappé and Les Bleus, the message is clear: they intend to be on the pitch, competing for the trophy. Whether that stance will hold if the U.S. climate deteriorates further remains an open question, but for now, the captain has spoken. And his words carry the weight of a nation eager to move past controversy and back into the beautiful game.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Kylian Mbappé says he trusts FIFA's judgment on the 2026 World Cup in the US amid political tensions, recalling his 2024 election stance in France.","329762611212062721","0","2026-05-12T16:48:13Z","why-mbappe-trusts-fifa-on-2026-world-cup-safety-in-us","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FLe-capitaine-des-bleus-kylian-mbappe-se-positionne-face-au-climat-politique-en-france-et-aux-etats-unis-a-un-mois-du-mondial\u002F1675284#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257565535047680","Real Madrid",[54,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326222711447621632","326222713142120448","326222767416414208","326257536296554496","326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561546264576","326222711569256448","326222711908995072","326222712898850816","326222707169431552",[55,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"France","Canada","Lesotho","Auxerre","Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","Brazil","Mexico","Qatar","Anderlecht","Why Mbappé Trusts FIFA on 2026 World Cup Safety in US",[82,117,136,153],{"awayTeamId":83,"awayTeamName":84,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":85,"homeTeamId":86,"homeTeamName":87,"id":88,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":89,"matchName":90,"publishedAt":91,"slug":92,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":93,"teamId":94,"teamName":95,"teamIds":96,"teamNames":106,"title":116},"326257545968619520","Arsenal","Sweden conceded a 95th-minute equalizer to draw 2-2 with Greece in their last pre-World Cup friendly, as Viktor Gyökeres's free-kick strike went unrewarded.","326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain","338090996371820545","331980430133694464","Paris Saint Germain vs Arsenal","2026-06-04T20:46:05Z","gyokeres-equalizer-not-enough-as-sweden-draw-2-2-with-greece","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FMalgre-un-but-de-viktor-gyokeres-la-suede-frustree-par-la-grece-pour-son-dernier-match-de-preparation-a-la-coupe-du-monde\u002F1681901#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711535702016","Sweden",[94,86,83,97,98,59,99,100,60,101,102,103,104,105],"326257665132990464","326222712936599552","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536413995008","326222712395534336","326222712177430528","326222712496197632","326222711745417216",[95,87,84,107,108,71,109,110,72,111,112,113,114,115],"Greece","Paraguay","FK Partizan","Partizani","Paris FC","Norway","Tunisia","Netherlands","Japan","Gyökeres Equalizer Not Enough as Sweden Draw 2-2 with Greece",{"awayTeamId":66,"awayTeamName":78,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":118,"homeTeamId":58,"homeTeamName":70,"id":119,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":120,"matchName":121,"publishedAt":122,"slug":123,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":124,"teamId":125,"teamName":126,"teamIds":127,"teamNames":131,"title":135},"Breel Embolo's US visa approved, allowing him to travel Friday and join Switzerland's World Cup preparations in the United States after a three-day delay.","338091054995607553","327115064219799552","Canada vs Qatar","2026-06-04T20:45:03Z","breel-embolo-visa-approved-swiss-star-to-join-us-camp","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FVisa-approuve-pour-breel-embolo-qui-va-retrouver-l-equipe-nationale-suisse-vendredi-aux-etats-unis-avant-la-coupe-du-monde\u002F1681900#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222711825108992","Switzerland",[125,58,66,98,128,59,99,100,60,129,130,67],"326222713016291328","326222712462643200","326257669738336256",[126,70,78,108,132,71,109,110,72,133,134,79],"USA","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Forge","Breel Embolo Visa Approved: Swiss Star to Join US Camp",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":137,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":138,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":139,"slug":140,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":141,"teamId":142,"teamName":143,"teamIds":144,"teamNames":148,"title":152},"Mbappé was subbed at halftime vs Ivory Coast, leaving him 1 goal shy of Giroud's record. 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