Establishing The White House Task Force

The task force centralizes federal planning for major international sporting events expected to boost tourism and economic activity.

What the order does ​

• Establishes a presidential task force led by the President and Vice President.
• Directs participating agencies to support planning, organization, and execution of tournament-related events.
• Requires each participating agency to report its 2026 World Cup plans and activities by June 1, 2025.
• Houses the task force within the Department of Homeland Security for funding and administrative support.
• Ends the task force on December 31, 2026, unless the President extends it.

Who it affects ​

• Federal departments and agencies involved in security, transportation, diplomacy, commerce, finance, and event planning.
• Host communities, tournament organizers, visitors, and businesses connected to the events.