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

Speaking in the Oval Office alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump said the task force, which he will chair, would co-ordinate with federal agencies in planning, organising and executing the 48-team global soccer tournament.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said this summer’s Club World ... co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA Club World Cup is in 100 days Thursday marked 100 days until the Club ...

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.