Trump said he will front a White House task force for the World Cup, with idea endorsed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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• U.S. hosting 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada
• President Trump to front White House task force
• FIFA's Infantino says task force will help fans “feel safe"

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the world'd biggest soccer tournament to North America at a time in which when tariffs have increased political and economic tensions across the continent.

  The task force, which Trump said he will chair, will coordinate the federal government’s security and planning for the tournament, which is expected to draw millions of tourists to the U.S, Canada and Mexico.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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.”

  “So we’re here to create and to make the best show on the planet ever,” Infantino said.

  He gave Trump a personalized game ball and displayed the 2025 Club World Cup trophy.

  Concerns remain over visas for fans living in different countries, with some potentially not being able to attend the tournament due to lengthy wait times.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  In America, 2026 World Cup matches will be played in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Before the tournament begins in June 2026, teams across the globe will be trying to qualify for this iconic competition – where Argentina are the holders.

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