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President Donald Trump’s threats to relocate matches scheduled in the Boston-area for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could become a reality after the international soccer organization said that the U.S. government has the final say when it comes to the safety of host cities.
A FIFA spokesperson told ESPN that governments have final say in deciding "what is in the best interest for public safety."
"Safety and security are the top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide," the spokesperson told the outlet. "Safety and security are obviously the governments' responsibility and they decide what is in the best interest for public safety.
"We hope every one of our 16 host cities will be ready to successfully host and fulfill al