Trump warns of moving 2026 World Cup from unsafe cities
TL;DR
US President Donald Trump announced he would move the 2026 World Cup matches from any US host cities he deems unsafe, particularly targeting Democratic-run cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, citing safety concerns amid his broader focus on tackling crime and unrest. The decision could face logistical challenges, and it is unclear whether Trump has the authority to make such changes, but he emphasized that the tournament's safety is his priority.
- Donald Trump: US president will move World Cup matches from 'unsafe' host cities BBC
- President Trump suggests moving 2026 World Cup games from cities he deems unsafe The New York Times
- Trump suggests FIFA World Cup could be moved from unsafe cities Al Jazeera
- Trump suggests World Cup games could be moved out of Seattle if city deemed unsafe KIRO 7 News Seattle
- Donald Trump warns World Cup games may be moved from ‘dangerous’ cities The Guardian
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