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Trump Threatens to Relocate World Cup Matches and LA Olympics as FIFA Urges Host Readiness

FIFA signaled confidence in preparations, saying security decisions belong to governments.

Overview

  • Speaking alongside Argentina's president Javier Milei in Washington, President Donald Trump said he could ask FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to move 2026 World Cup matches if he deems a security problem.
  • Trump singled out Boston, criticizing Mayor Michelle Wu, and suggested the city could lose its scheduled World Cup games.
  • He also said he could relocate the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if he judged the city not ready.
  • A FIFA spokesperson told AFP the organization expects all 16 host cities to be ready and emphasized that public safety decisions are the responsibility of governments.
  • Coverage notes the comments introduce short‑term uncertainty less than eight months before the tournament, and no relocations have been announced by FIFA or the IOC.