US President Donald Trump has become the head of the White House task force formed to assist in the preparation for the 2026 World Cup. US Vice President JD Vance has been made vice chairman of the committee. However, an executive director will be appointed to manage the daily operations of the task force.
Donald Trump formed the task force on the day of the meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House yesterday. The 23rd FIFA World Cup will be held jointly in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June-July next year.
According to ESPN, the 2026 World Cup is going to be held at a time when tensions are increasing in the North American continent over tariffs. Donald Trump announced tariffs on neighboring Canada and Mexico after taking office for his second term as president in January. The two neighbors of the United States have also reacted to this.
Trump believes that this will increase the tension of the World Cup, "I think it will make it more tense. Tension is a good thing."
The task force will work on security and various plans to prepare for the World Cup. It is expected that a large number of tourists will flock to the United States, Mexico and Canada to watch the World Cup. After meeting with FIFA officials, Trump said of being able to host a tournament like the World Cup, "It is a great honor for our country."
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