🔗 Share this article Boston's Leader Michelle Wu Counters President Trump's Warning to Relocate FIFA World Cup Games from Boston The mayor of Boston, Mayor Wu, suggested that the city was prepared for a confrontation with US President Donald Trump over his claim that he could order FIFA to remove World Cup games from Gillette Stadium, situated 22 miles south-west of Boston. Wu spoke on a Boston-based podcast this week to address criticism from the White House, which had labeled her as "radical left." President Trump had warned that he would contact FIFA President Gianni Infantino if Boston did not "improve its situation." A great deal of it is secured by contract so that no single person, even the president, can reverse it. She continued, "We're in a world where for drama, for control, to test limits ... ongoing threats ... are issued at individuals and communities who refuse to back down and comply or follow along to a hateful agenda." Mayor Wu further stated, "We are going to continue being who we are, and that means, unfortunately, we are going to be part of a discussion that is challenging Boston's values." Wu concluded by emphasizing her support for the city, declaring, "Fully committed for Boston." The President's Comments and FIFA Involvement Earlier this week, Infantino was seen with President Trump at the Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. The FIFA president has also visited the White House and given World Cup and club championship awards to the president as presents. On Tuesday, President Trump was questioned on recent disturbances in South Boston that involved a police car being set on fire. He replied, "If things aren't handled well, and if I feel there's danger, I would call Gianni – the head of the organization, who's great." He added, "I'd tell him: 'We should relocate the games' and they would comply. He wouldn't love to do it. But he would do it without hesitation." Trump 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 strong claim, right?" Past Warnings and Upcoming Tournament Information Trump has made previous comments that he would have the same conversation with Infantino about moving matches from other host cities, which are among the 16 locations across North America. The US is joint hosts the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada. The 48-team event is scheduled to be played from June 11 to July 19 next summer.