Sunil Gulati
Sunil Gulati is an influential figure in American soccer, having served as the president of U.S. Soccer and played a pivotal role in the successful bid for the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His vision for a united North American bid aimed to foster closer ties between the three nations, particularly in the context of the large Mexican community in the U.S. and the strong relationship with Canada.
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Sunil Gulati led the political and sports lobbying in the United States for the World Cup.
La jugada de Azcárraga y el Mundial 2026, escribe Mario Maldonado
Mexico· 2025-12-25
Sunil Gulati is the US Soccer president who played a pivotal role in shifting votes towards Infantino.
‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president? | Gianni Infantino
United Kingdom· 2025-11-30
Sunil Gulati is the president of the First Chamber of the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB).
La UEFA multa con 15 millones de euros al Barcelona por incumplir el ‘fair play’ financiero | Fútbol | Deportes
Spain· 2025-07-04Sunil Gulati, then the president of US Soccer and chairman of the bid, recalls the intention to bring people and countries closer together.
The 2026 World Cup, heralded as a uniter, is facing divisive road blocks – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-28
