Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Trump Considers Relocating 2026 World Cup Games
The 2026 World Cup is coming to the U.S., but Donald Trump says he might move games from cities he believes are unsafe.
He mentioned Seattle and San Francisco, which he said are run by 'radical left lunatics.'
The games are also in Mexico and Canada.
He has a good relationship with FIFA's president.
He wants the event to be safe, and he will move games if he thinks a city is dangerous.
The draw for the World Cup is scheduled for December 5 in Washington, D.C.
Trump may move 2026 World Cup games from cities if he deems them unsafe.
The US is co-hosting the tournament with Mexico and Canada.
Trump mentioned security concerns about Seattle and San Francisco.
Six matches are scheduled for Seattle's Lumen Field and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Trump has a close relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- May move 2026 World Cup games from U.S. cities deemed unsafe
- When
- Thursday, September 25
- Where
- U.S. host cities
- Why
- Due to security concerns and cities run by individuals he disagrees with.
Potential Opposition
Trump's Stance
Moving Games
Potential Opposition
Cities may object to the implication that they are unsafe.
Trump's Stance
Trump may move games from cities deemed unsafe.
- Event
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Trump's Stance
- May move games from unsafe cities
- US Host Cities Mentioned
- Seattle, San Francisco
- Partners
- Mexico and Canada
- Number of Teams
- 48
- FIFA President
- Gianni Infantino
