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The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada has stirred controversy amidst discussions of boycotts related to the US's immigration policies.

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Israel, a political controversy arises in the Knesset with opposition leader Yair Lapid threatening to boycott over the invitation issue related to the Supreme Court chief.

The Ukrainian Paralympic team is boycotting the opening ceremony of the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Two Johannesburg schools, Roedean and King David, are embroiled in controversy related to allegations of antisemitism following a boycott of a tennis match.

Sri Lanka Cricket has expressed concern over the potential boycott of a crucial India-Pakistan match, warning of significant economic losses if the event does not take place.

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar criticized Pakistan for its unequal approach in sports and cultural relations with India, stating that India has always kept its doors open for Pakistan, while expecting a similar response in return.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha stated that his team will focus on winning their remaining group matches instead of getting involved in the external noise surrounding the boycott of the match against India.

Numerous German voice actors have been boycotting Netflix since January 2026 in protest against contract clauses allowing the use of their voices for AI training, which has caused significant controversy in the industry.

Mohammed Kaabour, a Genoese city council member from the Democratic Party, has called for a boycott of Israel at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, sparking controversy within political circles.

Suniel Shetty has expressed his candid opinion on the controversy surrounding Pakistan's potential boycott of matches against India in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, bringing attention to the emotional significance of India-Pakistan clashes for cricket fans.

Following the boycott of a match against India, Pakistan's captain Salman Agha expressed that while he is not personally affected by the circumstances, the ongoing tension between the two countries is detrimental to sportsmanship.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir remains silent on the ongoing boycott controversy regarding the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

The announcement of Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming film 'Dhoosakhor Pandit' has sparked controversy over its title, which some social media users claim promotes casteism.

Amidst controversy over Bad Bunny's speech at the Grammy Awards, some Americans are threatening to boycott the Super Bowl's Half Time show unless his performance is canceled.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not participate in the league match against Al-Nassr despite being fully fit, marking another instance of his refusal to play under certain conditions.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is engulfed in controversy over its boycott of the ICC T20 World Cup matches against India, as losing to teams like the Netherlands or USA could ignite anger beyond the field.

Pakistan's announcement to boycott the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 group match against India has sparked a new controversy in the cricket world, raising concerns about potential repercussions for Pakistan akin to those faced by Bangladesh.

Disney's new movie has sparked controversy after casting actor Milo Mannheim, whose support for Israel has led to calls for a boycott.