Trump Administration in Talks to Relocate World Cup Matches, Official Says

A senior U.S. official has confirmed that former President Donald Trump is discussing a potential relocation of 2026 FIFA World Cup games. The talks focus on moving matches away from cities led by Democratic politicians. Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley revealed the discussions but did not name specific cities. The 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will hold most of its U.S. games in cities currently under Democratic leadership. Crowley provided no further details on the status or substance of the talks with FIFA, football's global governing body. The report has not been independently verified by other sources. The United States is scheduled to host 78 matches across 16 cities during the 2026 tournament. FIFA has not commented on the alleged discussions.