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FIFA vice-president bats away Trump threat to move World Cup games

Related: FIFA president confronted by activists demanding Israel’s expulsion from World Cup
  • FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has confirmed that FIFA, not US President Donald Trump, holds the authority to decide on 2026 World Cup host cities.
  • This clarification followed suggestions by Trump that he relocate matches from cities he considers "dangerous," such as Seattle and San Francisco.
  • Trump had previously stated his administration would ensure cities were "safe" for the tournament and threatened to move games if any city was deemed unsafe.
  • Montagliani said that football is "bigger" than political rhetoric and individual leaders.
  • Other considerations for the 2026 World Cup include scheduling games to account for intense summer heat.
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