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The mayor of Boston, Mayor Wu, indicated that the municipality was prepared for a confrontation with US President Donald Trump regarding his claim that he could instruct FIFA to relocate World Cup matches from the stadium in Foxborough, located 22 miles south-west of the city.

Mayor Wu appeared on a local podcast this week to respond to comments from the White House, which had labeled her as "radical left." Trump had warned that he would call FIFA President Gianni Infantino if Boston did not "clean up its act."

A great deal of it is locked down by contract so that no one, even the president, can undo it.

Wu continued, "We're in a world where for drama, for control, for pushing the boundaries ... ongoing threats ... are issued at individuals and communities who stand their ground and submit or be obedient to a divisive plan."

Mayor Wu also remarked, "We will keep being who we are, and that means, unfortunately, we are going to be in a conversation that is challenging Boston's values." She concluded by stressing her commitment for the Boston, declaring, "Ten toes down for Boston."

Trump's Statements and FIFA's Role

Recently, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was photographed alongside President Trump at the international summit in Egypt. Infantino has also been to the Oval Office and presented World Cup and club championship trophies to the president as presents.

On Tuesday, President Trump was asked about recent disturbances in a Boston neighborhood that involved a police vehicle being set on fire. He replied, "If things aren't handled well, and if I feel there's unsafe conditions, I would call Infantino – the president of the organization, who's great."

Trump added, "I'd tell him: 'We should relocate the games' and they would do that. 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 far-left, and they're dominating parts of Boston. That's a strong claim, right?"

Past Warnings and 2026 World Cup Details

Trump has previously suggested that he would take the similar discussion with Infantino about moving matches from Seattle and San Francisco, which are part of the 16 locations across the continent.

The United States is co-hosting the 2026 tournament with Mexico and Canada. The expanded tournament is scheduled to be held from June 11 to 19 July next summer.