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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Fifa says Donald Trump can’t move World Cup matches despite threat to ‘left lunatic’ cities

FIFA President Gianni Infantino shows U.S. President Donald Trump the World Cup Trophy in the Oval Office as Vice President JD Vance looks on August 22, 2025 in Washington, DC - (Getty Images)

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has confirmed that any decision to move 2026 World Cup matches away from host cities would rest with FIFA, not Donald Trump.

This follows remarks made last week by the United States President, who spoke about the possibility of relocating games from cities he considered "dangerous".

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