Sixteen cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico have been selected to host the 2026 World Cup as there will now be 104 games played.

The president claimed his administration could "move" the events to another city if he believes local leaders cannot guarantee safety.

President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Democratic-run cities slated to host World Cup games next year, saying he might ask FIFA to move games from certain cities if he feels crime is too high or local leadership isn’t cooperating with the federal government.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers are feeling the pressure to delivering on one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The World Cup – co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico – begins June 11 in Mexico City, while MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026.

According to the website lifefootballtickets.com, more than 4,300 fake FIFA-related domains have been registered since August, mimicking official ticketing, streaming and merchandise platforms.

Kansas City will host six FIFA World Cup matches in the summer of 2026. Whether you’re a local or among the hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel in, KCUR put together some pointers for what to expect from the tournament — and how to become a soccer fan.