🔗 Share this article Boston's Leader Michelle Wu Counters President Trump's Threat to Move FIFA World Cup Games from City Boston's mayor, Michelle Wu, suggested that the municipality was prepared for a face-off with President Donald Trump over his assertion that he could order FIFA to remove World Cup tournament games from Gillette Stadium, situated 22 miles south-west of the city. Mayor Wu spoke on a local podcast recently to answer criticism from the White House, which had described her as "radical left." Trump had threatened that he would contact the head of FIFA if Boston did not "address its issues." A great deal of it is locked down by contract so that no single person, even if they live in the White House, can reverse it. She continued, "We live in a time where for drama, for control, to test limits ... ongoing threats ... are issued at people and cities who stand their ground and submit or be obedient to a hateful agenda." She also remarked, "We will keep being ourselves, and that means, sadly, we are going to be part of a discussion that is challenging Boston's values." She concluded by stressing her support for the city, saying, "Fully committed for Boston." Trump's Comments and FIFA's Involvement Earlier this week, Infantino was photographed with Trump at the Gaza summit in Egypt. The FIFA president has also visited the White House and given World Cup tournament and Club World Cup awards to Trump as presents. Earlier, Trump was asked about unrest in South Boston that included a police vehicle being set on fire. He replied, "If things aren't handled well, and if I feel there's danger, I would call Gianni – the head of the organization, who's great." Trump continued, "I would say: 'We should relocate the games' and they would comply. He wouldn't love to do it. But he would do it very easily." The president also specifically targeted Mayor Wu, saying, "Boston's mayor is ineffective ... she's far-left, and they're taking over parts of Boston. That's a pretty big statement, right?" Past Threats and Upcoming Tournament Details President Trump has previously suggested that he would have the similar discussion with Infantino about relocating games from other host cities, which are among the 16 host cities across the continent. The US is joint hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. The 48-team event is planned to be held from 11 June to July 19 in the coming year.