London, Oct 2, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Relocating matches from the cities hosting the 2026 World Cup would be a choice made by FIFA, not Donald Trump, stated the organization's vice-president Victor Montagliani.
The U.S. President addressed last week the potential of relocating events from cities deemed "risky."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has formed a strong relationship with Trump, whose nation is co-hosting the upcoming summer finals along with Canada and Mexico.
Nevertheless, Montagliani maintained that the choice of cities to host matches was a decision reserved for FIFA.
"It's FIFA's tournament, under FIFA's authority, and FIFA is the one making those decisions," he stated during Leaders Week London at the Allianz Stadium.
Last week, President Trump stated that his administration would ensure cities remained "safe," and mentioned that Seattle and San Francisco were "governed by radical left extremists who don't understand what they're doing."
"If any city we believe could pose even a slight risk for the World Cup... as they are hosting matches in numerous cities, we will not permit it," Trump added.
We'll adjust it slightly.
Seattle's Lumen Field will be the venue for six games during next summer's championship, while Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, located an hour away from San Francisco, will host an additional six.
Montagliani stated that football is "greater" than the divided political speech seen in the United States right now, and he also mentioned: "With all due respect to present world leaders, football is greater than them, and football will endure their administration and their government and their slogans."
When asked if the political situation in the US was causing him and FIFA any difficulties, Montagliani responded: "It depends, you know. Motrin is better than Tylenol – although we can't take Tylenol anymore!"
The charm of our sport lies in the fact that it transcends any single person and goes beyond the boundaries of any nation.
The mention of Tylenol comes after a statement from the Trump administration about a possible connection between using paracetamol during pregnancy and autism in children. The World Health Organization states there is "no conclusive evidence" of such a link and advises pregnant women to adhere to their physicians' recommendations.
European fans watching the World Cup next year may experience some late nights, as Montagliani stated that the extreme summer heat will be considered when setting the match times.
Montagliani mentioned that FIFA would "gain knowledge" from the experiences of players and fans during this summer's Club World Cup.
Locations like Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles offer the advantage of being covered and climate-controlled, enabling matches to start in the afternoon, although Montagliani notes that it presents a challenging balance.
We regularly discuss with European broadcasters about the stadiums where matches can be held at 3 pm, such as Atlanta, for example.
Clearly, once the schedule is released following the draw in December, our goal will be to make sure everything is considered.
Will there be every game that has an ideal starting time from a television standpoint?
I'm not sure, as there are many games, but all of that is considered.
Montagliani once again expressed his disagreement with increasing the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 anniversary event, a suggestion put forward by the South American confederation.
Nevertheless, he appeared more excited about the idea of increasing the number of participants in the Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in 2029, from 32 teams to 48.
"I don't understand the case for having 64 teams. It's not only us, but also UEFA and Asia that are against it," he stated.
But the Club World Cup was a huge success. We need to determine what is achievable, and identify the adjustments required regarding the number of teams and the limits on each country's participation this year.
GNA
Trump stated, "FIFA makes decisions," as uncertainty surrounds the World Cup host cities.
London, Oct 2, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Relocating matches from the cities set to host the 2026 World Cup is a choice that lies with FIFA, not Donald Trump, according to Victor Montagliani, the organization's vice-president.
The U.S. President addressed last week the potential of relocating events from cities he deemed "risky."
FIFA's leader, Gianni Infantino, has formed a strong relationship with Trump, whose nation is co-hosting the upcoming summer tournament together with Canada and Mexico.
Nevertheless, Montagliani maintained that the choice of cities to host matches was an issue for FIFA.
"It's FIFA's tournament, FIFA's authority, FIFA is the one making those decisions," he stated during Leaders Week London at the Allianz Stadium.
Last week, President Trump stated that his administration would ensure cities remained "safe," and mentioned that Seattle and San Francisco were "governed by radical left extremists who have no idea what they're doing."
"If any city we believe could pose even a slight risk for the World Cup... as they are hosting matches in numerous cities, we will not permit it," Trump added.
We'll adjust it slightly.
Seattle's Lumen Field will be the venue for six games during next summer's championship, while Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, located an hour away from San Francisco, will host an additional six.
Montagliani stated that football is "more significant" than the divided political speech seen in the United States right now, and he further remarked, "With all due respect to present-day world leaders, football surpasses them, and football will endure their administration, their government, and their slogans."
When asked if the political situation in the US was causing him and FIFA any difficulties, Montagliani responded: "It depends, you know. Motrin is better than Tylenol – although we can't use Tylenol anymore!"
The charm of our sport lies in the fact that it surpasses any single person and any nation.
A mention of Tylenol comes after a statement from the Trump administration about a possible connection between using paracetamol during pregnancy and autism in children. The World Health Organization states there is "no conclusive evidence" of such a link and advised pregnant women to adhere to their physicians' recommendations.
European fans watching the World Cup next year might experience some late nights, as Montagliani stated that the extreme summer heat will be considered when setting the match times.
Montagliani mentioned that FIFA would "gain knowledge" from the experiences of players and fans during this summer's Club World Cup.
Locations like Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles offer the advantage of being covered and air-cooled, enabling matches to start in the afternoon, although Montagliani notes that it presents a challenging balance.
We regularly discuss with European broadcasters about the stadiums where matches can be held at 3 pm, for example in Atlanta.
Clearly, once the schedule is released following the draw in December, our goal will be to make sure everything is considered.
Will there be every game that has an ideal starting time from a television standpoint?
I'm not sure, as there are many games, but all of that is considered.
Montagliani once again expressed his disagreement with increasing the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 anniversary event, a suggestion put forward by the South American confederation.
Nevertheless, he appeared more excited about the idea of increasing the number of participants in the Club World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in 2029, expanding from 32 teams to 48.
"I don't understand the case for having 64 teams. It's not only us, but also UEFA and Asia that are against it," he stated.
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