Trump creates White House task force for the 2026 World Cup

President Donald Trump established a White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup on Friday by signing an executive order alongside Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA.

President Donald Trump established a White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup on Friday by signing an executive order in the Oval Office alongside Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, the governing body of world soccer.

The task force's stated mission is to "showcase the Nation’s pride and hospitality while promoting economic growth and tourism," according to the order. Trump will chair the body.

The U.S. is preparing to co-host the world's most-watched sports tournament alongside Canada and Mexico amid rising geopolitical tensions, as Trump escalates a trade war with the longtime allies. 

Asked about co-hosting the tournament with the neighbors after slapping them with tariffs, Trump said it only adds to the drama on the pitch.

"I think it's going to make it more exciting," said Trump.

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/soccer/trump-creates-white-house-task-force-2026-world-cup-rcna195409

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