Overview
- On Oct. 14, the president said he would call FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to relocate matches if he judged conditions unsafe.
- Reporting names Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle as potential targets after clashes with his migration and National Guard policies.
- A FIFA spokesperson said the organization expects host cities to be ready and stressed that security and protection are government responsibilities.
- Infantino’s visible rapport with Trump included a joint appearance at the Gaza peace summit and a trophy left on display at the White House.
- No host-city changes have been announced, and the 2026 tournament remains scheduled across the United States, Canada and Mexico.