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Politics
Sadik Hossain

‘You’re welcome here’: Andrew Giuliani promises an ‘America welcoming the world’ World Cup while Trump bans half the countries trying to compete

The task of planning the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States has become increasingly complex due to President Donald Trump’s border policies and strained relationships with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. The responsibility for coordinating the federal government’s role has been assigned to Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

According to Politico, as head of the White House’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, Andrew Giuliani, who previously served as a sports liaison during Trump’s first administration, faces significant challenges. The 39-year-old former pro golfer is currently preparing for the Club World Cup, which serves as a test run for the larger World Cup event next summer.

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