Darin LaHood U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | Official U.S. House Headshot
Darin LaHood U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congressman Darin LaHood, co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, participated in the inaugural meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026.
“I was honored to participate in the first meeting for the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Rep. LaHood. “Over 39 days, 104 matches will be played, and over 10 million fans will travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. President Trump’s White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 will provide much-needed leadership to streamline an unprecedented level of coordination between our federal agencies to set our country up for a safe and successful 2026 World Cup. It is critical that federal, state, and local agencies and officials are equipped with the resources they need to enhance security efforts, modernize travel processes, and invest in necessary improvements in technology.”
President Trump established this task force on March 7, 2025. Its mission is to lead and coordinate federal efforts for both the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 and the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The task force will work with executive departments and agencies to ensure comprehensive planning for these significant sporting events.
The task force's goals include interagency cooperation, information sharing, and strategic support to host these world-class international events successfully.
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