国际足联坚持认为, 只有它自己决定2026年世界杯的举办地点, 拒绝特朗普的政治控制要求. FIFA insists it alone decides 2026 World Cup venues, rejecting Trump’s claims of political control.

国际足联副主席Victor Montagliani表示, 国际足联而非政治领袖拥有超过2026年世界杯主办城市决定的唯一权力, FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani stated that FIFA, not political leaders, has sole authority over 2026 World Cup host city decisions, countering former President Donald Trump’s claims he could relocate games from cities like Seattle and San Francisco over safety concerns. Montagliani强调,锦标赛场地,包括Lumen Field和Levi的体育场于2022年最后确定,并于2024年得到重申,新泽西MetLife体育场的决赛于2024年得到确认。 Montagliani emphasized that the tournament’s venues, including Lumen Field and Levi’s Stadium, were finalized in 2022 and reaffirmed in 2024, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. 他强调了国际足联不受政治影响的独立性,指出由于在安全和签证方面依赖政府的支持,地点的改变将造成重大的后勤和法律问题。 He stressed FIFA’s independence from political influence, noting that changing venues would cause major logistical and legal issues due to reliance on government support for security and visas. 尽管国际足联和特朗普之间有着密切的联系，包括在特朗普大厦设有办公室，但蒙塔利亚尼肯定了该组织的自主权。 Despite close ties between FIFA and Trump, including an office in Trump Tower, Montagliani affirmed the organization’s autonomy. 最后的抽签定于12月5日在华盛顿肯尼迪中心进行,特朗普担任董事会的主席。 The final draw is scheduled for December 5 at Washington’s Kennedy Center, where Trump serves as board chairman.