FIFA says US government has final say on World Cup host cities' safety amid Trump's threats to Boston

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President Donald Trump’s threats to relocate matches scheduled in the Boston-area for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could become a reality after the international soccer organization said that the U.S. government has the final say when it comes to the safety of host cities. 

A FIFA spokesperson told ESPN that governments have final say in deciding "what is in the best interest for public safety." 

President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino talk in the Oval Office of the White House after signing an executive order for a task force related to the FIFA World Cup, in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP)

"Safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide," the spokesperson told the outlet. "Safety and security are obviously the governments' responsibility, and they decide what is in the best interest for public safety.

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"We hope every one of our 16 host cities will be ready to successfully host and fulfill all necessary requirements."

Fox News Digital reached out to FIFA for comment. 

The situation surrounding Boston’s standing as one of the host cities for next year’s tournament began this week when Trump suggested that he would have games moved out of Boston while discussing an incident that occurred in the city this week when a group of people took over one of the city's streets in a violent display. 

"We can take them away. I love the people of Boston. And I know the games are sold out, but the mayor is not good. There are worse than her. At least she's intelligent. You know, some are extremely low IQ. Those bother me more. She's