France has dismissed any immediate plans to boycott the 2026 World Cup, despite political tensions surrounding U.S. ambitions in Greenland. Sports Minister Marina Ferrari stated there is no current desire from the ministry to pull out of the tournament, which is set for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The comments follow a call from French lawmaker Eric Coquerel to consider a boycott, citing U.S. threats to Greenland and international law. France, a two-time World Cup winner, would be a high-profile withdrawal. However, Ferrari emphasized keeping sports separate from politics, calling the tournament an important moment for fans.

While the minister left the door open to future developments, her statement signals France intends to compete. The 2026 event is the first with an expanded 48-team format. For France, it's a chance at redemption after losing the 2022 final to Argentina, making a boycott unlikely unless geopolitical tensions escalate dramatically.