Following Ghana Black Stars’ qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Donald Trump issues a new warning.
Once again, US President Donald Trump has stirred up controversy in the world of football by threatening to demand that games be moved from any American towns he deems unsafe.
Trump said at a public event that if security conditions did not meet his expectations, he could personally ask FIFA President Gianni Infantino to switch host locations.
His remarks were made a few hours after Ghana’s qualification caused nationwide joy.
However, FIFA authorities quickly denied the allegation. Vice President Victor Montagliani made it clear that political leaders have no say in venue selections; that decision belongs solely to football’s regulatory body.
The comments were made at a sensitive moment, creating a stressful atmosphere for Ghana’s football victory.
It served as a reminder to many spectators that, despite being a sporting event, political tensions are always present during the World Cup.
Later, the 79-year-old president honed his speech by focussing on Boston, one of the 11 American towns that will host the event in 2026.
When Trump met with Argentine President Javier Milei in the Oval Office, he called Boston Mayor Michelle Wu “radical left” and “not good.”
An Israeli attempt to cover up the genocide in Gaza is met by resistance in Ghana.
His remarks followed heated pro-Palestine demonstrations that turned violent and resulted in altercations with the city’s police.
Ahead of the international competition, which will be held in the US, Mexico, and Canada, the disturbance has rekindled discussions about safety and security.
Trump connected his comments to worries about stability in host towns. Trump recently travelled to Israel and Egypt to assist in establishing the foundation for a potential peace framework in Gaza.
On Tuesday night, however, the first round of World Cup qualifying in Africa came to a spectacular end.
Ivory Coast, the defending champions, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, Cape Verde, and Ghana are among the nine nations who have confirmed their attendance at the tournament.
In the meantime, a crucial playoff matchup between Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo is scheduled for November.
FIFA said that the victor will have the opportunity to compete in the intercontinental playoff in March 2026, where two more World Cup spots will be determined.
