Overview
- President Trump chaired the inaugural meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup, emphasizing safety, logistics, and economic goals.
- Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy Giuliani, was named executive director, with former U.S. Soccer Federation president Carlos Cordeiro appointed as senior adviser.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino projected $50 billion in economic output and nearly 300,000 jobs from the 2025 Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup events.
- The Trump administration highlighted visa management, warning international visitors not to overstay, with Homeland Security leading enforcement efforts.
- The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, beginning next month in Miami, will serve as a testing ground for infrastructure and operational readiness ahead of 2026.