Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Games From Boston Over ‘Unsafe Conditions’

‘Boston better clean up their act, that’s all I can say,’ President Donald Trump said.

President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House, Aug. 22, 2025. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo

President Donald Trump said on Oct. 14 that he would consider moving the 2026 World Cup matches from Boston to another location if the city’s safety concerns were not resolved.

Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is set to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada.