Trump Threatens To Move World Cup Matches Out Of Boston

Boston was one of 11 U.S. cities, along with three in Mexico and two in Canada, selected three years ago to host the matches.

President Trump has threatened to “take away” next year’s World Cup soccer matches scheduled in Boston.

The city is set to host seven matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough during next summer’s tournament.

The president has suggested that the city has been “taken over” by recent unrest. He criticized Mayor Michelle Wu claiming that Boston could have its games relocated with a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

Trump’s remarks were delivered days after Boston police reported multiple arrests tied to a late-night street gathering that turned violent.

Boston was one of 11 U.S. cities, along with three in Mexico and two in Canada, selected three years ago to host the matches.

In addition, Trump also suggested that he would consider moving the 2028 Summer Olympics out of Los Angeles for similar reasons.