THE WORLD CUP IN A NATION OF HATE: WHAT´S GOING ON?

The FIFA World Cup is supposed to mean bringing people together. It’s a time when nations put aside their differences to celebrate the sport they love. But what happens when this global event is hosted by a country that is deeply divided and led by people who love to push hate 😠💢😠 and bring division within its people?🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️

In 2026, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the World Cup. But the U.S. today is a country where racism, sexism, and xenophobia are out in the open. Leaders have no problem pushing white supremacy, attacking minorities, and spreading fear. Can a tournament that stands for unity really fit in a country like this?

Unity vs. Division

The World Cup is meant to unite people, but the U.S. is more divided than ever. Hate groups are growing, politicians spread lies, and minority communities live in fear. How can FIFA claim to support diversity when they bring the tournament to a country where many leaders fight against it?

Diversity vs. Hostility

Soccer is the sport of the world. In the U.S., it is often played by immigrants and minorities. Yet this is a country where Muslims face discrimination, Latino immigrants are treated like criminals, Black lives are undervalued, and women’s rights are being stripped away. Will players and fans from around the world feel welcome? Will they be safe?

Hope vs. Fear

The World Cup is about dreams. Players from humble beginnings get a chance to shine. But in the U.S., too many people don’t get fair chances. If those same players had been born in America and were from the “wrong” background, they might never have made it to the top.

FIFA’s Hypocrisy

FIFA says it stands for fairness and inclusion, but it often ignores human rights. It gave the 2018 World Cup to Putin’s Russia. Next, it was the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a country known for abusing workers. Now, in 2026, they’re giving it to a U.S. where hate is politics, division is growing, and the tournament’s message of hope would be betrayed.

A Moment for Change, or Another Distraction?

Big sports events sometimes create change. The 1968 Olympics saw athletes stand against racism. The world once boycotted South Africa for apartheid. Could the 2026 World Cup force the U.S. to face its problems? Or will it just be another distraction from the real issues?

As fans, we have to ask: Will this World Cup truly be a celebration of soccer, or just a cover-up for injustice? Ignoring the truth means being part of the problem. Sports and politics are connected, whether we admit it or not. Right now, the 2026 World Cup is not about bringing the world together. It’s about hiding the truth behind a game.

And we shouldn’t fall for it. Not this time.

FIFA Should Act Now

FIFA has a choice. If it truly believes in unity, diversity, and fairness, it should remove the U.S. from the 2026 World Cup. Let Canada and Mexico host it instead—two countries that, despite their own challenges, are not drowning in open hate and division. The World Cup deserves better than to be used as a distraction for a country and a leadership that has turned its back on the very values FIFA claims to support.

Thanks for reading. Abrazos.

Diego Rojas