Blatter, 84, was FIFA president from 1998 to 2015, when he resigned from his post, before being banned from all football-related activities for six years due to ethics violations around an illegal payment to Michel Platini when he was seeking re-election.
The Swiss has been out of the spotlight since his downfall but weighed into the World Cup situation following the recent development when the US Department of Justice issued an indictment charging 2018 and 2022 hosts, Russia and Qatar respectively, of paying bribes to succeed in their bids.
The indictment could potentially lead to Qatar being stripped of hosting rights in 2022 and Blatter floated alternate options to replace the Middle East nation when speaking to Sport Bild.
“Germany could do it, but this would mean the World Cup being staged in Europe again after 2018,” Blatter said.
“Europe therefore would not be first choice. The United States could do it instead of 2026.
“They are capable, it’s not rocket science! Japan could also do it. They also bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
“Fortunately, the 2022 World Cup will only have 32 teams and not 48 as (FIFA president Gianni Infantino) had planned. The organisational effort would not be bigger than 2018.”
The 2026 World Cup is currently set to be staged in the United States alongside Canada and Mexico when it will expand to 48 teams.