US EditionFifa responds to Donald Trump’s World Cup threat
FIFA confirmed the U.S. government has authority to assess safety and relocate matches for the 2026 World Cup amid political disputes over host city security, with over one million tickets sold.
- FIFA has stated that safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide, and that governments decide what is in the best interest for public safety.
- Donald Trump has threatened to remove the Boston area from hosting World Cup matches if he feels there are unsafe conditions, saying he would call FIFA president Gianni Infantino to move the matches to another location.
- The United States is jointly hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada, with 11 of the 16 host cities in the United States for the June 11 to July 19 tournament.
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Despite President Donald Trump's multiple pronouncements about potentially moving World Cup matches from Democratically governed cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston, preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain unchanged. According to officials involved, there will be no revisions to the schedule.
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FIFA: US has final say where World Cup plays after Trump safety comments
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