Donald Trumppresident of the United States, warned that he could relocate the 2026 World Cup matches scheduled to the suburbs of Bostonafter stating that some areas of the city have been “taken over” by riots.
Foxboroughhome of the New England Patriots and located about 30 miles from Boston, will host seven games of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Trump called the mayor of Boston, Michelle Wuas “smart” but “radical left,” and declared: “We could take them (the parties) away from them. I love the people of Boston, but their mayor is no good.”
He also mentioned that if he believes there are “unsafe conditions,” he would contact Gianni Infantinopresident of FIFA, to request a change of headquarters.
“He wouldn’t love to do it, but he would do it very easily,” he said.
Despite warnings, FIFA has exclusive authority over tournament venues, he said Victor Montaglianivice president of football’s governing body.
“It is the fifa tournament“The jurisdiction belongs to FIFA, FIFA makes those decisions,” explained the leader.
All host cities have current contracts with FIFA.
In Massachusetts Five group stage matches, one in the round of 16 and one in the quarterfinals, will be played on July 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium.
Local organizers expect an economic impact of 1.1 billion dollars and the creation of more than 5,000 jobs.— AP