Overview

• President Donald Trump said he would call FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to move Boston’s World Cup games if he deems conditions unsafe, while attacking Mayor Michelle Wu’s approach to public safety.
• He extended the warning to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying he would seek to relocate events if the city is not properly prepared or secure.
• FIFA vice president Víctor Montagliani reiterated that venue decisions fall under FIFA’s jurisdiction, with contractual and logistical constraints limiting sudden changes.
• Trump cited recent unrest in Boston, including a pro-Palestine protest with multiple arrests and four injured officers, as evidence for heightened security concerns.
• No formal changes have been initiated; Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium remains slated to host seven matches next summer, with local leaders emphasizing the expected economic boost.