Just as it boycotted the Olympics to isolate apartheid South Africa, the continent must now confront US support for Israel’s war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera columnist.
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On January 6, a group of 25 British members of parliament tabled a motion urging global sporting authorities to consider excluding the United States from hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup until it demonstrates compliance with international law. It followed weeks of mounting pressure across Europe over the political climate surrounding a tournament expected to draw millions of viewers and symbolising international cooperation.
