Trump threatens to move World Cup 2026 matches: named dangerous cities in the USA

US President Donald Trump expressed the possibility of moving World Cup matches from some cities in the USA. He noted that this could happen if conditions arise that make a city unsafe for holding the tournament.

«This is an interesting question. We need to take care of their safety. Seattle and San Francisco are run by radical left lunatics who do not understand what they are doing. We will go to Chicago, Memphis, and other cities. It will be safe there. If I decide that it is unsafe there - we will definitely move it to another city,» Trump said.

The president also emphasized that he does not have the authority to move World Cup matches from any city in the USA. Such a decision is based on security considerations and risk assessment.

World Cup Qualifiers. Group D

In the second round of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukrainian national team drew with Azerbaijan - 1:1. Goals were scored by Mahmoodov (72, penalty) and Sudakov (51).

The next match for the Ukrainian national team will take place on October 10 against Iceland. Earlier, the Ukrainians suffered a defeat against France with a score of 0:2 in the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup held in Poland. During the game against France, Ukrainian fans supported the national team by unfurling a huge banner reading «Fortress of Europe».

Donald Trump expressed the possibility of moving World Cup matches from US cities if they are considered unsafe for tournament participants. In this case, traveling to safe cities will ensure safety for all participants. The Ukrainian football team, thanks to the goals of Sudakov and Mahmoodov, drew with Azerbaijan and is preparing for the next match against Iceland.