Overview

• Speaking in London, FIFA vice president Víctor Montagliani said the tournament is under FIFA jurisdiction and that the federation makes any decisions on host cities.
• Montagliani added that football is bigger than individual leaders or countries, framing the organization’s stance as a defense of the sport’s autonomy.
• President Donald Trump had said he could move matches he deems unsafe and suggested he might apply the same approach to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
• Reports noted Trump singled out U.S. cities such as San Francisco and Seattle, while FIFA’s previously confirmed plan and host-city contracts make late changes difficult.
• Tournament preparations continue under FIFA timelines, including a Dec. 5 draw in Washington, and there has been no public response from the White House or LA28 organizers to FIFA’s position.