Montagliani said, “This is a FIFA tournament, so the federation is the one making these decisions. With all due respect to the current world leaders, football is more important than them, and it will remain eternal after their regimes, governments, and slogans fade away.” Trump had earlier stated that “The World Cup will be very safe, and he might intervene and withdraw from cities if they do not cooperate.” The 2026 World Cup will, for the first time, feature 48 national teams and will be the first tournament held in three countries. The tournament will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, from June 15 to July 13.
