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Trump Threatens to Push FIFA to Move 2026 World Cup Games From Some U.S. Cities

FIFA has responded with a generic message that security falls to governments.

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.