FIFA shied away from a confrontation with President Donald Trump and told Field Level Media on Wednesday that the “government” will decide whether 2026 World Cup host cities are safe enough to remain hosts as scheduled.

FIFA was on the spot after Trump issued a veiled threat to move games from Boston — Foxborough, Mass., site of Gillette Stadium — if the city doesn’t “clean up its act.”

“Safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide. Safety and security are obviously the governments’ responsibility, and they decide what is in the best interest for public safety,” a FIFA spokesperson said in a written reply requesting comment on the matter Wednesday. “We hope every one of our 16 Host Cities will be ready to successfully host and fulfill all necessary requirements

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