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Boston's mayor, Mayor Wu, suggested that the city was ready for a dispute with US President Donald Trump regarding his assertion that he could order FIFA to remove World Cup matches from the stadium in Foxborough, situated approximately 35 kilometers southwest of the city.

Mayor Wu appeared on a Boston-based podcast this week to address comments from the Trump administration, which had labeled her as "far-left." Trump had warned that he would call FIFA President Gianni Infantino if Boston did not "improve its situation."

A great deal of it is locked down by contract so that no one, even if they live in the White House, can change it.

She continued, "We're in a world where for drama, for control, to test limits ... repeated warnings ... are directed at individuals and communities who refuse to back down and comply or be obedient to a divisive plan."

Mayor Wu further stated, "We will keep being who we are, and that means, unfortunately, we are going to be in a conversation that is challenging what Boston stands for." Wu concluded by emphasizing her commitment for the city, declaring, "Ten toes down for Boston."

The President's Comments and FIFA Involvement

Earlier this week, Infantino was seen alongside Trump at the international summit in Egypt. The FIFA president has also been to the Oval Office and given World Cup tournament and Club World Cup trophies to Trump as gifts.

On Tuesday, President Trump was asked about unrest in a Boston neighborhood that included a police car being burned. Trump replied, "If things aren't handled well, and if I feel there's danger, I would call Infantino – the head of the organization, who's great."

Trump continued, "I would say: 'Let's move into another location' and they would do that. He might not prefer it. But he would do it very easily." Trump also directly criticized Wu, saying, "Their mayor is not good ... she's far-left, and they're taking over parts of Boston. That's a strong claim, right?"

Previous Threats and 2026 World Cup Information

Trump has previously suggested that he would have the similar discussion with Infantino about moving matches from Seattle and San Francisco, which are part of the 16 locations across the continent.

The US is joint hosts the 2026 World Cup with neighboring countries. The 48-team event is planned to be held from June 11 to July 19 next summer.