Overview

• The president delivered the warning at the White House while hosting Argentina’s Javier Milei, linking it to recent “toma de las calles” protests in Massachusetts.
• He said he would call FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request reassignment of Boston’s matches and claimed Infantino would agree.
• Boston’s Gillette Stadium is scheduled to host seven games in the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Trump also raised the possibility of seeking to move events from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, criticizing California’s readiness under Governor Gavin Newsom.
• Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey have described the city as safe and condemned street blockades, while FIFA has not commented on any relocation.