President Trump has established a task force to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place across North America. This event marks a historic moment with 48 participating teams and 104 matches. Trump, who will chair the task force, emphasizes the excitement tensions between host nations could bring to the tournament. However, these tensions are rooted in his fluctuating tariffs and remarks about neighboring countries. FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors during the tournament, highlighting its anticipated impact on tourism.
"It's a great honor for our country to have it," Trump said of the World Cup after meeting with officials from FIFA, the international soccer governing body.
Preparations are ramping up across the continent alongside tensions between the United States and its neighbors as Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose tariffs before backing off.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the task force will ensure that each of the visitors who will travel from around the world "feels safe, feels happy and feels that we are doing something special."
"Tension's a good thing," Trump said Friday of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations.
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