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Trump Threatens to Ask FIFA to Move 2026 World Cup Matches From Some U.S. Cities

FIFA, not the White House, controls host-city decisions.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump said he would call FIFA president Gianni Infantino to relocate games if he judged security inadequate, specifically referencing Boston.
  • CONCACAF president and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani stated that venue decisions belong to FIFA.
  • Reporting notes that U.S. authorities have no legal power to reassign World Cup sites and that contracts, ticket sales, and a fixed schedule make changes difficult.
  • Boston officials said the city is prepared to host and looks forward to welcoming fans.
  • Trump also suggested he could seek to move the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if he deems the city unready, as coverage highlights his close ties with Infantino.