President Trump announced the creation of a task force to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, underscoring the event's significance amidst economic tensions in North America. The task force, led by Trump himself, aims to manage security and logistics for the tournament, projected to attract millions of visitors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Despite ongoing tariff threats and political rhetoric that has created strain between nations, Trump expressed pride in hosting, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino assured a focus on ensuring a welcoming environment for fans worldwide.
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations. "Tension's a good thing."
"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.
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."
For 2026, the World Cup will expand to 48 teams playing 104 matches across three nations. Seventy-eight of 104 matches will be played in the U.S."
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