ATLANTA - FIFA officials are standing firm that Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host eight World Cup matches next year, despite recent comments from President Donald Trump suggesting games could be moved from what he called "dangerous cities."

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens quickly pushed back against Trump’s remarks, insisting the tournament is secure in Atlanta.

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This week, FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani reinforced that message during a sports business conference in London, saying match locations are under FIFA’s jurisdiction. "With all due respect to cur

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