Establishing the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026

Executive Order 14234 of March 7, 2025

Establishing the White House Task Force on the
FIFA World Cup 2026

By the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of
America, and in anticipation of the FIFA Club World Cup
2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose. The United States is a host nation
for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the largest
sporting event in history. This important event, taking
place during the momentous occasion of the 250th
anniversary of our country, presents an opportunity to
showcase the Nation's pride and hospitality while
promoting economic growth and tourism through sport. My
Administration will support preparations through a
coordinated Government effort.

Sec. 2. Establishing the White House Task Force on the
FIFA World Cup 2026. (a) There is hereby established
the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
(Task Force).

    (b) The President shall be the Chair of the Task
Force, and the Vice President shall serve as Vice
Chair.
    (c) The Chair shall designate an Executive
Director, who shall administer and execute the day-to-
day operations of the Task Force, and who shall report
to the Chair through the Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation. The
Chair, the Vice Chair, or a member of the Task Force
designated by the Chair, shall convene regular meetings
of the Task Force, determine its agenda, and direct its
work, consistent with this order. The Executive
Director and the Assistant to the President and Deputy
Chief of Staff for Strategic Implementation shall
assist in the performance of these duties. The Chair
may designate any member of the Task Force to preside
over meetings of the Task Force.
    (d) In addition to the Chair and Vice Chair, the
Task Force shall consist of the following members:

(i) the Secretary of State;

(ii) the Secretary of the Treasury;

(iii) the Secretary of Defense;

(iv) the Attorney General;

(v) the Secretary of Commerce;

(vi) the Secretary of Transportation;

(vii) the Secretary of Homeland Security;

(viii) the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs;

(ix) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff;

(x) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and
Homeland Security Advisor;

(xi) the Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for
Legislative, Political and Public Affairs;

(xii) the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

(xiii) the heads of such other executive departments, agencies, and offices
that the Chair or the Vice Chair may, from time to time, designate or
invite to participate.

    (e) The Task Force shall coordinate with executive
departments and agencies (agencies) to assist in the
planning, organization, and execution of the events
surrounding the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026
FIFA World Cup. Agencies shall provide information and
assistance useful and necessary to the Task Force.
    (f) For administrative purposes, the Task Force
shall be housed in the Department of Homeland Security,
which shall provide funding and administrative support
for the Task Force, to the extent permitted by law and
subject to the availability of appropriations.
    (g) Agencies within the Task Force shall each
provide a report to the Task Force regarding their
respective planning and activities with respect to the
2026 FIFA World Cup. These reports shall be submitted
to the Executive Director of the Task Force no later
than June 1, 2025.
    (h) The Task Force shall terminate on December 31,
2026, unless extended by the President.

Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order
shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of
appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not,
create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural,
enforceable at law or in equity by any party against
the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any
other person.

    (Presidential Sig.)

THE WHITE HOUSE,

    March 7, 2025.