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Boston's mayor, Mayor Wu, suggested that the municipality was prepared for a dispute with US President Donald Trump regarding his claim that he could order FIFA to relocate World Cup matches from the stadium in Foxborough, situated 22 miles southwest of Boston.

Mayor Wu appeared on a Boston-based podcast recently to respond to comments from the White House, which had described her as "far-left." President Trump had warned that he would contact the head of FIFA if Boston did not "clean up its act."

Much of it is secured by agreement so that no single person, even if they live in the White House, can undo it.

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

She further stated, "We will keep being who we are, and that means, sadly, we are going to be part of a discussion that is targeting what Boston stands for." Wu concluded by emphasizing her support for the Boston, saying, "Fully committed for Boston."

Trump's Comments and FIFA Involvement

Earlier this week, Infantino was photographed with President Trump at the international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Infantino has also been to the White House and presented World Cup tournament and Club World Cup trophies to the president as presents.

On Tuesday, President Trump was questioned on unrest in South Boston that included a police vehicle being burned. He responded, "If things aren't handled well, and if I feel there's danger, I would call Gianni – the head of FIFA, who's great."

He 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." The president also directly criticized Mayor Wu, stating, "Boston's mayor is not good ... she's radical left, and they're taking over some areas in Boston. That's a strong claim, right?"

Previous Warnings and 2026 World Cup Information

President Trump has made previous comments that he would have the same conversation with the FIFA president about relocating matches from other host cities, which are part of the 16 locations across North America.

The United States is joint hosts the 2026 World Cup with neighboring countries. The 48-team event is planned to be held from 11 June to 19 July in the coming year.