FIFA: US Govt to Assess 2026 World Cup City Safety
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FIFA Concedes US Government Holds Final Say on 2026 world Cup Host City Security
FIFA has acknowledged that the United States government has the final say on determining the safety of World Cup host cities. This confirmation comes after U.S. president Donald trump stated that FIFA president Gianni Infantino would “very easily” move 2026 World Cup matches away from designated host cities if requested.
President Trump also indicated he would seek to move the 2028 Olympic Games away from Los Angeles if he deemed the city unsafe.
The U.S. president has previously expressed concerns about moving World Cup matches away from cities he considers “dangerous,” specifically mentioning seattle and San Francisco.
“Safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide,” a FIFA spokesperson said. “Safety and security are obviously the governments’ obligation and they decide what is in the best interest for public safety.
“We hope every one of our 16 host cities will be ready to successfully host and fulfil all necessary requirements.”