Trump, World Cup and FIFA

Trump creates 2026 FIFA World Cup task force, says trade war will make tournament "more exciting"
"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.
Trump creates White House task force to prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup in US
The White House task force, chaired by President Donald Trump, will oversee security, logistics and other critical areas of preparation for the World Cup. The task force aims to ensure that fans,
President Donald Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 FIFA World Cup
AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine games for the upcoming edition of the international soccer tournament.
President Trump announces task force for 2026 FIFA World Cup to oversee logistics, security
The president's request "alarmed" staff, according to The Atlantic.
Trump hails 'the biggest' World Cup in meeting with FIFA's Infantino
President Donald Trump welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the White House on March 7, and signed an executive order to establish a "White House World Cup Taskforce." The US President said it would be 'the biggest' World Cup.
Trump unveils Club World Cup 2025 Trophy, commissions 2026 World Cup task force
In anticipation of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, US President Donald Trump met with Gianni Infantino to unveil the trophy for the upcoming tournament. The unveiling took place inside the White House,
Trump establishes task force for 2026 FIFA World Cup | Full Remarks
President Donald Trump spoke alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino after signing an executive order establishing a White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA to study South American idea for 64-team men's World Cup in 2030 centenary edition
FIFA is looking at a surprise proposal from South American soccer to expand the men's 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.
FIFA Club World Cup: Which Teams do PSG Face in the Group Stage?
PSG is set to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer, but which teams will they face in the group stage?
When USA Soccer bids for the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup will it still be a joint bid with Mexico as planned?
FIFA has announced the process for bidding, and while the US Soccer reacted with enthusiasm, Mexico was noticeably quiet ...
FIFA president says World Cup halftime show will be '20 times' bigger than Super Bowl
FIFA president Gianni Infantino shares excitement for Club World Cup this summer, and the World Cup next year during TV ...
FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams
Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request ...
Japan to consider 2039 Women's World Cup bid after FIFA decision
Japan Football Association president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto has said his country will consider bidding to host the 2039 Women's ...
'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa
Football's governing body reverses a decision that had declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea, despite ...
FIFA announces $1bn prize fund for Club World Cup
FIFA has announced a $1billion prize fund for the 2025 Club World Cup. World football’s governing body has not yet confirmed ...
FIFA to consider one-off expansion to 64 teams for 2030 World Cup
Soccer's governing body will review a proposal to expand the World Cup to 64 teams to mark the centenary of the sport's ...