President Trump announced Andrew Giuliani as the executive director of the task force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Alongside him, Carlos Cordeiro will serve as a senior advisor. Trump aims for a seamless experience for visitors during the tournament, which he refers to as potentially the biggest in history. FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the economic benefits, projecting $50 billion in output and nearly 300,000 jobs created. Vice President JD Vance reiterated the open invitation for attendees spanning nearly 100 countries, encouraging overall participation and celebration at the events.
Together this group will help plan the biggest, safest and most extraordinary soccer tournament in history," Trump said at a task force meeting where FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. Vice President JD Vance were also present.
America will welcome the world," Infantino said of the U.S. hosting the two international tournaments.
Of course, everybody is welcome to come and see this incredible event, I know we'll have visitors from close to 100 countries," Vance said.
Infantino said the two events would bring almost $50 billion in economic output to the U.S. and create almost 300,000 jobs.
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