FIFA President Tells Trump: ‘Football Is Bigger Than Any Leader’
October 17, 2025
2:08 pm
FIFA President, Victor Montagliani rebuffs President Trump’s threats to shift 2026 World Cup matches, insisting venue decisions rest solely with football’s global governing body.
FIFA has pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threats to move 2026 World Cup matches between U.S. host cities, saying the tournament’s venues are not under presidential control.
In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly suggested that games could be relocated from certain cities, particularly those led by Democrats such as New York and Los Angeles. He claimed the moves would be justified on safety grounds and said FIFA President Gianni Infantino would support his decision.
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