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

(Reuters) - Political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico will make the tournament more exciting, U.S. President Donald Trump said after signing an executive order to create a task force for the event.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on "Fox & Friends" on Thursday ... The United States, Canada and Mexico are the host countries with the championship being played at MetLife Stadium.

Earlier this week, the Trump administration imposed across-the-board 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.

The US president announced the creation of a White House task force to help organise the tournament yesterday.