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1. Trump stunned reporters.. by claiming he'd relocate FIFA matches away from American host cities he deems 'unsafe

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Sat Oct 4, 2025, 06:13 PM

Oct 4

Trump 'HUMILIATED' After FIFA REFUSES To Budge; Montagliani DENIES World Cup 2026 Venue Change
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FIFA vs. Trump Showdown: The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just hit political turbulence as FIFA’s leadership directly shut down U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump stunned reporters last week by claiming he’d relocate FIFA matches away from American host cities he deems 'unsafe'. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump declared: “We won’t allow it.” But FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani has delivered a sharp rebuke — telling Trump the president has no authority over the World Cup. Montagliani’s response: “It’s FIFA’s tournament, FIFA’s jurisdiction, FIFA makes the decisions.” With 11 U.S. cities already locked in as host locations, along with venues in Canada and Mexico, FIFA insists football is bigger than political fights in Washington. WATCH-

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Trump 'HUMILIATED' After FIFA REFUSES To Budge; Montagliani DENIES World Cup 2026 Venue Change [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 4 OP

Trump stunned reporters.. by claiming he'd relocate FIFA matches away from American host cities he deems 'unsafe riversedge Oct 4 #1

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