FIFA Loses Control Over World Cup 2026: Who Will Decide Where Matches Will Be Played.
17.10.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
17.10.2025
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FIFA has confirmed that decisions about the host cities for the World Cup will be made by the US authorities
FIFA announced that the final decision regarding the selection of host cities for the 2026 World Cup will remain with the US government. This became known after the words of the organization's vice-president, Victor Montagliani, who initially stated that the primary decisions in this matter are made by FIFA itself.According to The Sun: On Thursday, Donald Trump expressed the opinion that FIFA could 'easily' change the location of the 2026 World Cup matches.
“FIFA would “easily” move 2026 World Cup matches” - Donald Trump
Trump's statement highlights the existing tension in discussions regarding the organization of the tournament. The selection of host cities is an important step for the successful conduct of the world football celebration, thus any uncertainty in this matter could affect preparations for the World Cup.
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