Andrew Giuliani Named Executive Director of White House Task Force for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, has been appointed as the executive director of the White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
President Donald Trump announced this decision on Tuesday via social media, following his initial meeting with the Task Force, which also included Cabinet members and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“We are proud to announce that Andrew Giuliani has been appointed executive director of the President’s Task Force at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” Trump stated.
Giuliani previously worked as a special assistant to the President and as Associate Director of the Public Liaison Bureau, where he contributed significantly to efforts to facilitate athletes entering the U.S. during the pandemic recovery in 2020.
In March, Trump signed an executive order to form a task force for soccer tournaments in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with the President himself as the chair. Vice President JD Vance will assume the role of vice-chairman, while Giuliani will manage daily operations.
After the meeting, Trump praised both Giuliani and his father, referring to the elder Giuliani as the “largest” mayor in New York’s history.
“He’s going to be great,” Trump mentioned. “I’ve known him for a long time. He’s very competitive—especially in golf—and dedicated to what we do. I want to congratulate you, your family, and your father, a great figure in New York history.”
In addition, Trump introduced FIFA Senior Advisor Carlos Cordeiro as the task force’s senior advisor, expressing confidence in their combined efforts to make the 2026 World Cup a major success.
This tournament is anticipated to be one of the largest international events, expected to draw nearly 500,000 visitors and could create an economic impact of up to $480 million, benefiting sectors like tourism, hospitality, and retail.
The North American tournament, set to start in June 2026, will mark the first time in over two decades that the World Cup is hosted by multiple countries. The majority of the matches will occur in cities across the United States, including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, and Rutherford, New Jersey.
