President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a White House task force for the 2026 World Cup. The White House says the task force – which will be chaired by President Trump — will oversee preparations for the Club World Cup,

"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.

The claim came as FIFA President Gianni Infantino stood beside Trump during the ceremony. Infantino had been discussing the economic impact of the upcoming tournaments, projecting a $40 billion boost to the U.