Andrew Giuliani to Lead 2026 World Cup Task Force

President Donald Trump has appointed Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and a former special assistant to the president, as Executive Director of the presidential task force overseeing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, set to include 48 teams and be hosted across multiple cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to be the largest World Cup to date. Carlos Cordeiro, former U.S. Soccer Federation President, will serve as a senior adviser to the task force, which is tasked with coordinating federal efforts for the event. At a White House meeting attended by senior officials and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump highlighted the tournament's potential to boost American tourism despite ongoing strict immigration enforcement. Trump praised Giuliani's commitment and predicted the World Cup would surpass all previous tournaments. The event is anticipated to draw over five million fans from around the world and is viewed as a unique opportunity to showcase North America globally.