White House Leads Efforts for Successful 2026 FIFA World Cup

Task Force created to coordinate federal support for largest sporting event in history

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:49am

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The White House has established a Task Force dedicated to leading and coordinating federal efforts in support of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Task Force, led by Executive Director Andrew Giuliani, aims to ensure the successful hosting of these world-class international events that reflect the values, security, and hospitality of the United States.

Why it matters

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to be the largest sporting event in history. The White House Task Force is working to leverage federal resources and coordination to make the event a success, enhancing the country's reputation on the global stage and providing economic and tourism benefits to the host communities.

The details

The Task Force is focused on comprehensive planning, organization, and execution of the FIFA events, tackling issues ranging from transportation and tourism to safety and security. Under Giuliani's leadership, the Task Force has created an Interagency Coordination Framework to ensure strong alignment across the federal government. The Task Force has also driven enhancements to the visa process to ensure World Cup fans from around the world can attend, and is providing federal funding to support critical security preparations in the 11 U.S. Host Cities.

  • The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 was established in May 2025.
  • The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026 are scheduled to take place in the United States.

The players

Andrew Giuliani

The Executive Director for the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, appointed by President Donald J. Trump in May 2025. Giuliani has unique experience in both the public and private sectors, having previously served in the White House as Associate Director of the Office of Public Liaison and Special Assistant to the President.

President Donald J. Trump

The President of the United States who appointed Andrew Giuliani to lead the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The Task Force aims to ensure the successful hosting of world-class international events that reflect the values, security, and hospitality of the United States of America.”

— Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director, White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

What’s next

The Task Force will continue to work with executive departments and agencies to facilitate comprehensive planning, organization, and execution of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The takeaway

The White House's establishment of a dedicated Task Force demonstrates the federal government's commitment to ensuring the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event in history, is a resounding success that showcases the United States' ability to host world-class international events.