President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday that a Task Force of the White House founded for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, It will be organized by the US, Canada and Mexico, a White House officer told Fox News Digital.
Trump will serve As chairman of the Task Force, while vice -president JD Vance will serve as vice chairman, the official confirmed. An executive director, who is not mentioned, will manage and supervise daily activities.
US President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Roosevelt room in the White House in Washington, DC, US, 3 March 2025. (Reuters/Leah Millis)
The aim of the Task Force will be to supervise the preparations for the tournament and will include the Trump cabinet and important government agencies. According to the officer, the Task Force will also work with federal agencies in planning, organizing and implementing the World Cup.
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It is expected that one of the Largest international sporting events, Guest cities expect almost half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of a maximum of $ 480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industry.
The international tournament, about North America, starts in June 2026 and is the first world cup in more than two decades that will take place in several countries.
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