FIFA hopes 2026 World Cup cities will be “match-ready”.
PARIS: FIFA said on Wednesday it hoped all 16 host cities would be “ready” to host matches at the 2026 World Cup finals, after US President Donald Trump suggested the games be moved for security reasons. “We hope that each of the 16 host cities will be ready to host successfully and fulfill all the necessary conditions,” a FIFA spokesman said. “Safety and security are top priorities at all FIFA events worldwide.” The spokesman however added that: “Safety and security is obviously the responsibility of governments and they decide what is in the best interests of public safety.” Trump said



