This Tuesday, a high-level meeting took place at the White House, where Donald Trump led the presentation of the task force that will be in charge of coordinating the preparations for the organization of the next Club World Cup.
El posteo de la Casa Blanca
Accompanying the former U.S. president was Gianni Infantino, current president of FIFA, who expressed his gratitude for the "constant support and commitment" from Trump's administration for the two major upcoming soccer events in the United States: the Club World Cup in 2025 and the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
During the meeting, the appointment of Andrew Giuliani as the executive director of the newly formed task force was officially confirmed. Meanwhile, Carlos Cordeiro, who currently serves as senior advisor to the FIFA president, was also appointed as a senior advisor within the team that will coordinate the event.
Andrew Giulani y Carlos Cordeiro
A recognized figure in the international soccer environment, especially in management and strategy areas, Cordeiro has been associated with FIFA since September 2021, offering his expertise in strategic innovation to foster the global growth of the sport. His inclusion in the group reinforces the governing body's focus on comprehensive and long-term planning.
Meanwhile, FIFA shared an impressive economic projection during the presentation. According to the organization's estimates, the hosting of both tournaments will generate an economic impact of approximately USD 50 billion for the United States, with the creation of approximately 300,000 direct and indirect jobs across multiple sectors.
Infantino's words
The world's top soccer leader didn't take long to publicly express his recognition toward Trump. Through a publication, Infantino highlighted: "We all have full confidence in the United States and in the various partners and agencies; we know they will show the planet something unprecedented, something we may never see again".
He also added: "The whole world will be watching what happens in the United States of America, and America will welcome the world. Those who want to come to enjoy, have a good time, and pay tribute to this sport will be able to do so at the various venues, in the eleven host cities spread across the country".
