President Donald Trump appointed Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, as the executive director of the administration’s World Cup task force. Alongside him, Carlos Cordeiro, the former president of U.S. Soccer, will serve as a special advisor.

Giuliani previously worked as a special assistant to Trump and was involved with the Office of Public Liaison. Cordeiro was the U.S. Soccer president when it secured the hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup shared by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

This newly formed task force, announced as part of an executive order in March, will be chaired by Trump himself. Vice President J.D. Vance will serve as vice chair, with several cabinet members also included.

The group aims to ensure that the tournament will be the “largest, safest, and most extraordinary soccer event in history.” FIFA President Gianni Infantino estimates that 10 million attendees will come to the U.S. for the tournament, which will feature 48 teams for the first time.

During the meeting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ensured that arrangements are in place for the necessary documentation to facilitate smooth entries for visitors, although she noted warnings about potential visa overstays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also encouraged tourists to explore the country while visiting for the event.