🔗 Share this article Boston Mayor Mayor Wu Counters Trump's Threat to Relocate World Cup Games from City The mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, indicated that the municipality was prepared for a dispute with President Donald Trump regarding his claim that he could instruct FIFA to relocate World Cup tournament games from Gillette Stadium, situated 22 miles southwest of Boston. Wu spoke on a local podcast this week to address criticism from the Trump administration, which had labeled her as "far-left." Trump had warned that he would call FIFA President Gianni Infantino if Boston did not "address its issues." A great deal of it is locked down by agreement so that no one, even if they live in the White House, can reverse it. Wu continued, "We're in a world where for drama, for power, for pushing the boundaries ... repeated warnings ... are issued at individuals and communities who stand their ground and submit or follow along to a divisive plan." Mayor Wu further stated, "We are going to continue being who we are, and that means, sadly, we are going to be in a conversation that is targeting what Boston stands for." She finished by stressing her support for the city, declaring, "Ten toes down for Boston." Trump's Statements and FIFA's Involvement Recently, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was seen with President Trump at the Gaza summit in Egypt. The FIFA president has also visited the Oval Office and given World Cup tournament and club championship awards to the president as gifts. Earlier, President Trump was asked about unrest in a Boston neighborhood that included a police vehicle being set on fire. He responded, "If things aren't handled well, and if I feel there's unsafe conditions, I would call Infantino – the head of FIFA, who's phenomenal." Trump added, "I would say: 'Let's move into another location' 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 not good ... she's radical left, and they're dominating parts of Boston. That's a pretty big statement, right?" Previous Threats and Upcoming Tournament Details Trump has made previous comments that he would have the similar discussion with Infantino about relocating matches from other host cities, which are among the 16 host cities across North America. The US is co-hosting the 2026 tournament with Mexico and Canada. The expanded tournament is planned to be played from June 11 to July 19 next summer.