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.
During a press conference at the White House, Trump was asked by a reporter whether he would consider relocating the games to another location in light of the recent “street takeovers” in Boston, where hundreds of individuals have blocked streets.
“We can take [the games] away. I love the people of Boston, and I know the games are sold out, but your mayor is not good,” the president responded....