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The mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, indicated that the municipality was ready for a face-off with US President Donald Trump regarding his claim that he could instruct FIFA to remove World Cup matches from Gillette Stadium, located approximately 35 kilometers southwest of the city.

Wu spoke on a Boston-based podcast recently to answer criticism from the Trump administration, which had labeled her as "radical left." President Trump had warned that he would call FIFA President Gianni Infantino if Boston did not "address its issues."

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She continued, "We live in a time where for drama, for power, to test limits ... ongoing threats ... are directed at people and cities who stand their ground and submit or be obedient to a divisive plan."

Mayor Wu further stated, "We are going to continue being ourselves, and that means, sadly, we are going to be part of a discussion that is targeting what Boston stands for." Wu concluded by stressing her commitment for the city, declaring, "Fully committed for Boston."

Trump's Statements and FIFA's Involvement

Recently, Infantino was photographed with President Trump at the Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Infantino has also visited the White House and presented World Cup tournament and club championship trophies to Trump as gifts.

Earlier, President Trump was asked about unrest in a Boston neighborhood that involved 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 Gianni – the head of FIFA, who's phenomenal."

Trump continued, "I would say: 'We should relocate the games' and they would do that. He wouldn't love to do it. But he would do it very easily." Trump also specifically targeted Wu, stating, "Boston's mayor is ineffective ... she's far-left, and they're taking over parts of Boston. That's a pretty big statement, right?"

Previous Threats and 2026 World Cup Details

Trump has previously suggested that he would have the similar discussion with Infantino about moving games from other host cities, which are among the 16 host cities across North America.

The US is co-hosting the 2026 tournament with neighboring countries. The expanded tournament is scheduled to be played from June 11 to July 19 next summer.