Tartan Army fury as they uncover Trump threat to move World Cup games out of BostonThe resurfaced clip heard Trump threatening to pull the plug on venues holding the World Cup from left-wing mayorsView 2 Images Donald Trump pictured with FIFA president Gianni Infantino (Image: Getty Images)The Tartan Army has expressed fury at Donald Trump threatening to ban Boston from hosting 2026 World Cup matches. ‌Past comments from the US President have resurfaced in the wake of the ICE civilian killings in Minneapolis, threatening to use the World Cup to punish left-wing city mayors. ‌More than 20,000 Scots are expected to head to the north-eastern city in June for our first World Cup tournament in 28 years. ‌Former Partick Thistle board member and loyal Tartan Army Gordon Peden, criticised Trump's deliberate uncertainty claiming it is an affront to football fans., reports the Daily Record. ‌“It seems very rough on Scotland fans that we have waited 28 years for a World Cup finals and this man is seeking to put doubt in people’s minds.

Source: Express January 31, 2026 13:43 UTC