[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-why-mbappe-won-t-boycott-world-cup-2026-over-us-politics":43,"news-related-why-mbappe-won-t-boycott-world-cup-2026-over-us-politics-en":81,"news-related-match-why-mbappe-won-t-boycott-world-cup-2026-over-us-politics-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",5,22,"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},"As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws near, France captain Kylian Mbappé has broken his silence on the political turbulence surrounding the tournament's host nation, the United States. In an interview with Vanity Fair published this Tuesday, the Real Madrid forward addressed whether Les Bleus might reconsider their participation due to the worrying political climate under the Trump administration.\n\nWith just a month until the opening match on June 11, questions have mounted over the US's suitability as co-host alongside Canada and Mexico. The administration's hardline immigration policies, travel bans, and divisive rhetoric have prompted global debate, and for a multicultural squad like France, the issue hits close to home. Yet Mbappé adopted a notably pragmatic tone, deferring to football's governing body.\n\n\"I don't have the necessary knowledge to understand what it takes to organize a World Cup,\" Mbappé told the magazine. \"If you asked me to run a tournament, you'd be in for some surprises. If FIFA decided it should be held in the United States, then they believe everything is manageable and that we can come here.\" The 27-year-old's measured response signals a shift from his previous political activism, where he was unafraid to challenge the far-right's ascent in his home country.\n\nMbappé's willingness to engage politically was on full display during France's 2024 legislative elections. Alongside several national teammates, he voiced alarm at the National Rally's unprecedented gains, describing the rise as \"catastrophic\" and urging young voters to reject extremism. That bold stance cemented his reputation as a socially conscious leader, but his latest comments suggest he is choosing his battles carefully—particularly when they involve FIFA's authority and the global stage.\n\nThe US political context cannot be ignored. Since returning to office, the Trump administration has revived controversial travel restrictions targeting several Muslim-majority nations and intensified immigration enforcement. For a French team with deep roots in immigrant communities—a hallmark of its World Cup-winning identity—the potential for friction is real. Some had speculated that players might protest or question the tournament's location, but Mbappé's remarks indicate the squad is prepared to compete without distraction.\n\nMbappé's rise as a global icon has been meteoric. From his breakout at Monaco to his starring role in Russia 2018, he has never shied away from using his voice. His call to \"not let the extremists win\" during the 2024 elections resonated across France, but his stance on the World Cup's location reveals a nuanced understanding of diplomacy and sport. He draws a clear line between domestic politics and the authority of international institutions like FIFA.\n\nBy trusting FIFA's judgment, Mbappé effectively closes the door on any boycott narrative. His statements suggest that while he remains politically engaged, the World Cup is not the arena for such disputes. It is a pragmatic stance from a player who has grown accustomed to the spotlight, both on and off the pitch.\n\nMbappé's career has taken a new turn since his blockbuster transfer to Real Madrid in 2024, and his responsibilities as France's captain have deepened. Leading a team that won the 2018 World Cup and reached the final in 2022, he carries the weight of a nation expecting another deep run. His focus, it appears, is firmly on football.\n\nThe interview also touched on his broader role as an ambassador for French football. Mbappé acknowledged the expectations that come with his platform but emphasized that on issues like World Cup hosting, he defers to experts. \"It's not my place to decide,\" he seemed to imply, drawing a line between personal convictions and institutional trust.\n\nAs the tournament in North America approaches, Mbappé's words offer reassurance to fans and organizers alike. France will be there, ready to defend their honor. His leadership will be tested not just by opponents on the field, but by the complex interplay of sports and politics that defines the modern game. With his captain at the helm, Les Bleus appear set to navigate the headlines and focus on reclaiming glory.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Kylian Mbappé trusts FIFA to host the 2026 World Cup in the US despite political concerns, recalling his 2024 election stance against the French far-right.","329702150332485633","0","2026-05-12T16:48:13Z","why-mbappe-won-t-boycott-world-cup-2026-over-us-politics","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","326222711908995072","326257536112005120","326257796423094272","326222707169431552",[55,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"France","Canada","Lesotho","Auxerre","Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","Mexico","Monaco","Russia","Anderlecht","Why Mbappé Won't Boycott World Cup 2026 Over US Politics",[82,105,133,162],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":84,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":87,"teamId":88,"teamName":89,"teamIds":90,"teamNames":97,"title":104},"Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.","338200147588550657","2026-06-05T04:00:00Z","guela-doue-downs-brother-s-france-ivorian-2-1-win","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUn-but-et-une-passe-decisive-contre-la-france-la-soiree-de-reve-pour-guela-doue-avec-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681944#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[88,57,91,92,93,59,94,60,61,95,96,67],"326255037997125632","326257536145559552","326222711401484288","326257536078450688","326257686389723136","326257535994564608",[89,69,98,99,100,71,101,72,73,102,103,79],"Strasbourg","Rennes","Belgium","Paris Saint Germain","Together","Nantes","Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win",{"awayTeamId":106,"awayTeamName":107,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":108,"homeTeamId":64,"homeTeamName":76,"id":109,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":110,"matchName":111,"publishedAt":112,"slug":113,"sourceName":114,"sourceURL":115,"teamId":64,"teamName":76,"teamIds":116,"teamNames":124,"title":132},"326222712622026752","South Africa","Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. 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