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President Trump said some 2026 FIFA World Cup games in the U.S. could be moved if host cities are deemed unsafe.

The president does not have direct authority to relocate matches, though he is known to have ties with FIFA leadership.

Seattle organizers said they are working with FIFA, the White House and local law enforcement to ensure a safe and successful event.

SEATTLE - President Donald Trump suggested that the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in the United States may be relocated if he thinks the cities they are scheduled to be in are not safe.

Eleven U.S. cities are preparing to host the World Cup next year, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.

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