Trump and Infantino Join Forces to Kick Off Planning for the FIFA 2026 World Cup

In a landmark meeting at the White House, the focus was squarely on security as the United States gears up to host the most “extraordinary” FIFA World Cup ever. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, led this crucial gathering, aimed at ensuring that the nation delivers the biggest and safest football tournament in history: the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Club World Cup 2025.

This inaugural session brought together prominent government figures, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. During the meeting, Trump announced Andrew Giuliani as the executive director of the task force and Carlos Cordeiro, former US Soccer president and FIFA advisor, as the committee’s lead advisor.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the greatness of the United States and welcome the world of football,” Trump stated confidently. Official projections suggest that both tournaments could generate nearly $50 billion in economic output while creating around 300,000 jobs across the country.

Infantino emphasized the political support backing the event, acknowledging, “The world will be focused on the United States. Everyone wanting to celebrate football will be welcomed in the 11 host cities.” FIFA is already collaborating closely with the US government to ensure that every detail is meticulously planned.

Scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams and a total of 104 matches. Just one year prior, from June 14 to July 13, 2025, the most ambitious Club World Cup in history will unfold with 32 teams battling it out in 63 matches distributed across 11 American cities.