The executive order establishes Trump as chair of the task force
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Friday establishing a White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, a White House official told Fox News Digital.
Trump will serve as the chair of the task force, while Vice President JD Vance will serve as the vice chair, the official confirmed. An executive director, who has not been named, will manage and oversee daily operations.
The international tournament, spanning North America, will begin in June 2026 and is the first World Cup in more than two decades that will take place in multiple countries.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital.
