Trump 'Ignores' FIFA's Stern 'No' To His 2026 World Cup Demands, Unleashes New Threat

Santa Clara is 'safe' and 'ready' for World Cup, mayor says in response to Trump

Some very direct threats from President Donald Trump are sparking concerns in several cities preparing to host next year's FIFA World Cup.

What to know about President Trump's threat to take World Cup matches from Boston

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Donald Trump has the right to determine which cities are safe for the World Cup, FIFA tells Sky News

FIFA has told Sky News the US government does have the right to determine if cities are safe for the World Cup - after Donald Trump threatened to remove the Boston area from hosting.

Trump insists FIFA would move World Cup games if asked

United States president Donald Trump says his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino would "very easily" move 2026 World Cup matches away from designated host cities if he asked him to.

Trump 'Ignores' FIFA's Stern 'No' To His 2026 World Cup Demands, Unleashes New Threat

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to move the FIFA World Cup from Boston, igniting a political storm ahead of the 2026 tournament. Trump claimed he could speak to the FIFA President, reminding he is a 'friend', and get the venue changed if state or local officials don’t 'cooperate'. The comments have thrown the sports world into a political crossfire, with Democrats and Republicans clashing over whether Trump is 'politicising an interna…

Trump Says FIFA Chief Would Back Moving World Cup Games

The US president also suggested that, if necessary, events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics could also be moved.