US EditionTrump discusses possibility of moving FIFA World Cup events out of Seattle
Trump warned he may relocate Seattle's six 2026 World Cup matches due to safety concerns and new mayor’s policies, citing a need for a secure fan experience, FIFA reports record ticket sales.
- In a White House event Monday, Trump warned, `'If we think there's going to be a sign of any trouble, I would ask Gianni to move that to a different city,'` regarding Seattle hosting 2026 World Cup matches.
- Prompted by a reporter on Monday about Katie Wilson, mayor-elect of Seattle, Trump called her `very, very liberal-slash-communist` and said he watched her over the weekend.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized safety as top priority with almost 2 million tickets sold, while Kristi Noem, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, said, `We are communicating with all these mayors about what their responsibilities are` and noted a $45 million earmark for Lumen Field upgrades.
- Seattle is slated to host six World Cup matches, but it remains unclear how FIFA or the U.S. government would relocate matches ahead of the group-stage draw on December 5, 2025.
- With Summer 2026 as a deadline, the group-stage draw on Friday, Dec. 5 underscores the logistical stakes as Seattle prepares for six matches in a jointly hosted tournament by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Trump again floats moving Seattle FIFA matches, calls mayor-elect a 'communist'
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has again threatened to move FIFA 2026 World Cup matches out of Seattle, this time referencing Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, who defeated Mayor Bruce
In the debate about the World Cup venues in the US, President Donald Trump is intensifying the tone – now Seattle could be affected by the threatened ban. However, it is unclear whether the US government has the power to decide locations at all.
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