Morocco's ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, held a working meeting in Washington with Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House task force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a statement from the Moroccan Embassy.
The meeting, which took place on an unspecified date, focused on preparations for the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Morocco is also a co-host, marking the first time the World Cup will be staged across three nations.
Discussions covered logistical coordination, security, and bilateral cooperation between Morocco and the United States to ensure the success of the event. The embassy statement highlighted the importance of the meeting in strengthening ties between the two countries ahead of the tournament.
Andrew Giuliani, a former White House aide under President Donald Trump, was appointed to lead the task force in 2025. The task force is responsible for coordinating federal support for the World Cup.
No further details about specific agreements or timelines were released. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
