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Trump Threatens to Relocate 2026 World Cup Matches

10/2/2025

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President Donald J. Trump warned he could relocate 2026 World Cup matches from cities he deems unsafe.
He criticized Seattle and San Francisco as "radical left lunatics."
FIFA said it is organizing the tournament and Trump cannot dictate locations; the draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. government has allocated $625 million for World Cup security.

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President Donald J. Trump warned he could relocate 2026 World Cup matches from cities he deems unsafe.
He criticized Seattle and San Francisco as "radical left lunatics."
FIFA said it is organizing the tournament and Trump cannot dictate locations; the draw is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. government has allocated $625 million for World Cup security.