Andrew Giuliani's appointment to a senior White House role overseeing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has stirred unease among football officials and political observers, amid pointed questions about his experience and early missteps.
The son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was named executive director of the White House task force on the tournament, which sits under the Department of Homeland Security. The role places him at the centre of US co‑ordination for what President Donald Trump has described as 'the largest sporting event in the history of the world', but doubts about his readiness have surfaced both inside and outside the administration.
