"I love the people of Boston and I know the games are sold out. But your mayor is not good."
"they're taking over parts of Boston"
"we could get them back in about two seconds."
"It's FIFA's tournament, FIFA's jurisdiction, FIFA makes those decisions,"
President Donald Trump threatened to relocate 2026 World Cup matches scheduled in Boston, citing unrest and criticizing Mayor Michelle Wu. Boston is set to host seven matches at Gillette Stadium as the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. Trump called Mayor Wu 'intelligent' but 'radical left' and suggested parts of the city had been taken over, saying the situation could be reversed quickly. Multiple arrests and injuries to four officers occurred during a recent pro-Palestinian protest on the Boston Common. FIFA contracted host cities and would face major logistical and legal hurdles to change venues; FIFA leadership says hosting decisions rest with FIFA.
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