Trump taps Rudy Giulianis son to head World Cup task force

President Trump announced Tuesday that Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, will head up the White House task force on the World Cup. The task force, established in March via executive order, aims to assist in the planning, organization and execution of events surrounding next month’s FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament and the higher-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup — which includes matches in several US cities.“I am proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Giuliani as the Executive Director of the President’s Task Force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Giuliani, 39, served as a special assistant to the president and associate director of the White House Office of Public Liaison during Trump’s first term. The president noted that during his previous administration, Giuliani played “a key role in creating the system that enabled athletes from around the World to re-enter the United States during the Reopening of America in 2020.”“Additionally, Carlos Cordeiro will serve as Senior Advisor,” Trump announced.

“Carlos is currently Senior Advisor to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), and was previously the President of the United States Soccer Federation, where he was Chairman of the winning bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”“I know Andrew and Carlos will work tirelessly to make the 2026 FIFA World Cup an unprecedented success,” the president added.“Congratulations Andrew and Carlos!” Trump attended the task force’s first public meeting at the White House Tuesday and vowed the 2026 World Cup will be the “biggest, safest and most extraordinary soccer tournament in history.”“We can’t wait to welcome soccer fans from all over the globe,” the president added, noting that his youngest son, Barron, is a massive fan of the game.

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