Carlos Cordeiro

Carlos Cordeiro

sports executive United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
21,161
Power
947$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 4.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 21,161 $1,700,000 947$
Totals 1 38,005,238 21,161 $1,700,000 947$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: 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. 4

The Globe and Mail: How Trump’s travel ban could affect the FIFA World Cup and Summer Olympics

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The then-president of the US Soccer Federation Carlos Cordeiro joked could be useful at 'the next media session'. 5

The Guardian: The 2026 Trade War World Cup captures our new nativist world order | World Cup 2026