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United States President Donald Trump will on Friday sign an executive order establishing a White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
According to Fox News, Trump will serve as the chair of the task force, while Vice President JD Vance will act as the vice-chair.
Meanwhile, an executive director—yet to be named—will manage and oversee daily operations.
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The report states that the primary objective of the task force will be to oversee preparations for the tournament, comprising members of Trump’s cabinet and key government agencies.
Additionally, the task force will collaborate with federal agencies in planning, organising, and executing the World Cup.
Host cities are expected to welcome nearly half a million visitors, with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million benefiting the tourism, hospitality, and retail industries.
In other news, President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to have nuclear weapons, amid reports of uranium upgrades by the Islamic Republic.
The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently warned of Iran’s enrichment of its near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile.
Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Friday, the US leader indicated, “There will be interesting days ahead,” hinting at possible action against Iran.
The President noted that “Iran was stone cold broke” during his first term and when he left office, “and now they have a lot of money.”
“We’re down to the final strokes on Iran. We’ll see what happens, but we’re down to the final moments. Can’t let them have nuclear weapons,” he vowed.
Trump contended that he would have made a deal with Iran within one month after the “rigged election of 2020,” criticising former President Joe Biden.
“They were all set to make a deal, and when I lost (slurs against Biden), they said, ‘Let’s not make a deal,’” he said.
