I’m calling on FIFA to kick the USA out of the World Cup due to President Trump’s actions
The Jarrow and Gateshead East MP has called for the USA to be expelled from the World Cup.
Kate Osborne has backed a motion that is calling on FIFA to expel the USA from this summer’s World Cup due to breaches of international law.
It comes following the United States’ use of military force against Venezuela and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro from the country.
The motion has been signed by a total of 25 MPs from Labour, Your Party, the Lib Dems, the Green Party and Plaid Cymru.
Ms Osborne has stated that the global community needs to send a message to President Donald Trump to ensure that his actions do not go unchallenged.
She said: “I have signed my name to the motion demanding FIFA expel the USA from this year's World Cup.
“Last year I led a successful campaign to stop Trump speaking in UK Parliament because of his misogyny, racism and xenophobia and his previous comments on women, refugees and torture.
“Now we see the President flouting international law and sanctioning state killing of his own people - whilst still continuing to participate in international sports.
“As a global community, it is vital that we send a clear message that Trump's actions will not go unchallenged.”
The United States is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, with the tournament kicking off on June 11.
You can view the full motion at: https://edm.parliament.uk/early-day-motion/65002/international-sport-and-alleged-united-states-violations-of-international-law.