On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed a decree to create a White House working group that will oversee preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The upcoming competition will be held in three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Donald TrumpAccording to the decree, the stated mission of the working group is to “show the pride and hospitality of the nation while also contributing to economic growth and tourism. Trump will be the chairman of this group.
According to media reports, the American leader is proud that the US will be one of the host countries for the tournament. He was president of the country in 2018 when the three states were awarded the right to host the championship. According to Trump, he plans to attend some matches.
“It is a great honor for our country. In fact, it is a grand event. I don’t even know what is bigger — the Olympics or the World Cup,” he said, reminding that the Summer Olympics will take place in Los Angeles in 2028.
He also stated that the current disagreements with Mexico and Canada will make the tournament “even more exciting.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present at the announcement. He noted that the championship will create about 200,000 jobs and bring an economic effect of about $40 billion. The tournament, which will kick off in June 2026, is expected to attract around 8 million foreign tourists to the US.
“America will open its doors to the whole world. Millions of people will come, Mr. President, millions... It’s like three Super Bowls every day for a month,” said Infantino, thanking Trump for creating the working group and for supporting the tournament.
