Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

PREPARING THE UNITED STATES FOR A HISTORIC SPORTING EVENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing a White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026.

- The United States will host the FIFA Club World Cup 2026, anticipated to be one of the largest sporting events in history, coinciding with our nation’s 250th anniversary.

- The Executive Order establishes a task force to oversee preparations for the FIFA events, comprised of members of President Trump’s cabinet and key government agencies.

President Trump will chair the task force, Vice President Vance will serve as Vice Chair, and an Executive Director will manage daily operations.

- President Trump will chair the task force, Vice President Vance will serve as Vice Chair, and an Executive Director will manage daily operations.

- The task force will coordinate with Federal agencies in planning, organizing, and executing the 2025 Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup.

- This Order underscores President Trump’s commitment to showcasing national pride, hospitality, and economic opportunity through sports tourism.

MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL IMPACT THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: President Trump understands the value that major sporting events like this can bring to America and is committed to leveraging these opportunities to promote American excellence.

- The 2026 World Cup is projected to draw massive crowds, significantly boosting local businesses, infrastructure development, and job creation.2026 World Cup host cities can expect to see up to 450,000 visitors and a potential net economic impact of up to $480 million.

Tourism, hospitality, and retail industries will benefit from increased international and domestic visitors.

- 2026 World Cup host cities can expect to see up to 450,000 visitors and a potential net economic impact of up to $480 million.

- Tourism, hospitality, and retail industries will benefit from increased international and domestic visitors.

- Global sporting events like the FIFA World Cup captivate audiences worldwide.The 2018 World Cup final reached an average live audience of 517 million viewers, with more than 1.1 billion people tuning in over its 90 minutes.

The 2022 World Cup saw over 5 billion people engage with the tournament across platforms.

- The 2018 World Cup final reached an average live audience of 517 million viewers, with more than 1.1 billion people tuning in over its 90 minutes.

- The 2022 World Cup saw over 5 billion people engage with the tournament across platforms.

- This initiative aligns with President Trump’s broader economic agenda, using the global spotlight to attract foreign investment and strengthen America’s position as a top destination for sports and tourism.

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT: President Trump is taking every opportunity to showcase American greatness on the world stage.

- President Trump created a White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, ensuring the nation’s rich history and bright future are highlighted on this milestone year.

- In his first term, President Trump played a pivotal role in securing the United States’ bid for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles—an event he will now oversee as President.

- Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a historic opportunity to unite the nation, celebrate American excellence, and reinforce our status as a premier global destination for major events.