WASHINGTON: Political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico will make the tournament more exciting, US President Donald Trump said after signing an executive order to create a task force for the event.

President Donald Trump’s desultory trade war with Canada and Mexico could make things politically awkward when the three countries co-host the FIFA World Cup next year.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that trade tensions with Mexico and Canada would be a boost for the 2026 World Cup

This will be a historic moment for the World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world."We also spoke about how Fifa will takeover Times Square for the final weekend of the World Cup in 2026,

(Reuters) - Political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico will make the tournament more exciting, U.S. President Donald Trump said after signing an executive order to create a task force for the event.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the 2026 World Cup final is set to have a NFL Super Bowl-styled half-time show for the first time.The 23rd edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by

FIFA President Gianni Infantino appeared on "Fox & Friends" to talk about the 2025 Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup, both of which will take place in the U.S.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino discusses growing soccer in America with the FIFA Club World Cup and previews the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 'Fox & Friends.'

FIFA, world football's governing body, announced in September that the final in 2026 will include a halftime show for the first time.

The US president announced the creation of a White House task force to help organise the tournament yesterday.

Earlier this week, the Trump administration imposed across-the-board 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.