Trump appoints his son as director of the 2026 World Cup task force

In a remarkable move that reflects his confident approach to the 2026 World Cup, US President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Andrew Giuliani, son of famous mayor Rudy Giuliani, as executive director of the presidential task force tasked with overseeing the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement came during an official meeting of the task force, attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and current US Vice President J.D. Vance. Trump appeared with his usual enthusiasm, affirming: "Andrew is an accomplished competitive athlete with an iron will. He has worked alongside me before and knows how to manage things when all eyes are on us." Not content with this controversial appointment, Trump added in a post on his Truth Social platform that Carlos Cordeiro, a senior advisor to FIFA and former president of the US Soccer Federation, will serve as senior advisor to the task force, a move aimed at enhancing the team's technical and organizational expertise. During the meeting, Trump said with undisguised enthusiasm: "We want to make history. This tournament will not only be the biggest, but the safest and most amazing in every way. We want every fan, every player, and every participating country to feel like they are part of something greater than just football." The next World Cup is approaching, and preparations for it have begun with a major political and organizational movement. The eyes of the world are awaiting the writing of a new chapter of football glory on North American soil. Could this be the beginning of a new chapter in the intertwining of sports and American politics?