Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Growing political tensions linked to United States President Donald Trump are beginning to cloud preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fresh calls in Europe for a possible boycott of the tournament co hosted by the US Canada and Mexico.

The pushback has gathered pace following Trump's decision to impose new tariffs on the United Kingdom and several European countries, alongside renewed threats tied to Greenland.

Lawmakers in the UK were among the first to raise concerns, a move that has since been echoed by senior football figures in Germany and France who question whether Europe should participate under the current climate.

The News Chronicle understands that unease within European football circles is no ...