Trump says US ready to host World Cup, will 'take care' of crime in host cities

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President Donald Trump said America is ready security-wise ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, telling reporters ahead of the draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday, that the government will "take care" of any crime concerns in host cities if needed. 

"No, I don’t want to do that, but I will tell you if they do have a problem by the time we get there, we will take care of that problem," Trump said, after arriving at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. "We can solve that problem. I’ve proven that in D.C. and everywhere else we’ve went, so we’ll take care of that problem very easily. 

"So if they have a problem, hopefully they’ll let us know that, and we will solve any problem," he added.

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President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino speak during their arrival at the Kennedy Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. The event took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2025. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)

Trump’s confidence comes weeks after he threatened to relocate matches scheduled in the Boston area while discussing an incident that occurred in the city in October 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 intelligent, but she's radical left," Trump said at the time about Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. 

The president added that he could call on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to make the relocation happen if he felt it