Andrew Giuliani was appointed head of the Donald Trump working group at the 2026 World Cup.
Giuliani, the son of the former mayor of New York and Trump Ally Rudy for a long time, was a special assistant to the president and associate director of the public liaison office during Trump’s first term.
This role included the organization of visits to sports teams at the White House, but it will now be responsible for orchestrating the largest football stars in the American soil next summer.
Trump made this announcement on Truth Social Tuesday, writing: “I am proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Giuliani as executive director of the president’s working group on the FIFA World Cup 2026.
“During my first mandate, Andrew was a special assistant to the president and associate director of the public liaison office, playing a key role in creating the system that enabled athletes around the world to return to the United States during the reopening of America in 2020.
“In addition, Carlos Cordeiro will serve as a senior advisor. Carlos is currently the main advisor to FIFA and was previously president of the Federation of the United States of Football, where he was president of the winning offer for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Andrew Giuliani was appointed head of the Donald Trump working group during the 2026 World Cup
Giuliani, the son of the former mayor of New York and Trump longtime ally Rudy Giuliani (left)
“I know that Andrew and Carlos will work tirelessly to make the FIFA World Cup 2026 an unprecedented success. Congratulations Andrew and Carlos!
Giuliani played university golf course in Duke and became a professional for several years before turning to the public service.
According to the Sports Business Journal, the working group will be based on the Ministry of Internal Security and will be made up of several officials from the Cabinet.
The World Cup will take place through America, Canada and Mexico with the first match in Mexico City on June 11. The final will take place in New York on July 19.
