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Trump Appoints Andrew Giuliani to Lead FIFA World Cup Task Force

As ticket sales launch, visa delays of up to 23 months and strict immigration policies pose challenges for international fans.

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President Donald Trump holds up a document creating the "White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026" as US Vice President JD Vance, left, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino look on in the East Room of the White house in Washington, DC, on May 6.

Overview

  • Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy Giuliani, has been named executive director of the White House Task Force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Carlos Cordeiro as senior advisor.
  • The tournament, jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, will be the largest in FIFA history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across three nations.
  • Visa interview wait times of up to 23 months in key consulates, such as Quebec and Ankara, threaten international fan attendance, with no expedited process available for ticket holders.
  • Vice President JD Vance and other officials emphasized that foreign visitors must leave the U.S. when their visas expire or face immigration enforcement.
  • The administration has pledged a seamless experience for fans but has not yet addressed calls for visa expediting, raising concerns about tourism and attendance impacts.