Carlos Cordeiro
Carlos Cordeiro is a prominent figure in American soccer, having served as the president of the U.S. Soccer Federation from 2018 until 2020. His tenure was marked by a focus on expanding soccer in the United States and securing the country's successful bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. Cordeiro's leadership faced challenges, including controversies surrounding gender equity in sports and the ongoing development of the U.S. women's national team. His involvement in high-stakes soccer negotiations and his public appearances with political leaders have kept him in the spotlight.
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FIFA’s top delegate on the task force is Infantino ally Carlos Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs partner whose two-year run as U.S. Soccer Federation president ended in controversy in 2020.
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