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Trump Launches Task Force for 2026 FIFA World Cup

3/8/2025

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President Trump is set to sign an executive order creating a White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As chair, he will lead efforts to prepare for the anticipated influx of nearly 500,000 visitors and a significant economic boost of $480 million across 16 cities.

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President Trump is set to sign an executive order creating a White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As chair, he will lead efforts to prepare for the anticipated influx of nearly 500,000 visitors and a significant economic boost of $480 million across 16 cities.