​A White House advisor has revealed he’s hoping England will secure its second FIFA World Cup title at MetLife Stadium on July 19th.The World Cup semifinals are now confirmed, with Thomas Tuchel’s England preparing to face defending champions Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, after a thrilling extra-time victory over Norway that saw Jude Bellingham guide the Three Lions to a 2-1 win. On the opposite side of the bracket, tournament favorites France will meet Spain in a rematch of their UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal for a spot in the World Cup final.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlthough many supporters will be backing Argentina to retain its World Cup title, considering the implications for Lionel Messi’s legacy, Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House’s World Cup task force, has acknowledged his desire to see England claim the trophy this summer.-Credit:Catherine Ivill – AMA, Getty ImagesIn an interview with the Daily Mail, Giuliani stated: “You know, if the United States can’t win on our 250th birthday, then a great storyline would be the English coming to America and winning during our anniversary celebrations.”It’s been 60 years of hurt I gather for England, so that would be beautiful victory for them if they won the tournament. I do absolutely think England can go all the way, they are one of the top teams left now.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGiuliani also praised England captain Harry Kane enthusiastically, describing him as “the main reason” the Three Lions could capture the World Cup for the first time since 1966.He continued: “Harry Kane is the number one goal scorer for the England team, and if they are going to win the tournament, he will be the main reason. He is one of the main players on the team, and he and Jude Bellingham are fine athletes.”England strike me as being an exceedingly well-balanced team you have to be confident and what the coach has to drill it into them that they have the potential to win.”To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt has also come to light that Kane is a favorite of U.S. President Donald Trump, who described the Bayern Munich striker as a “great player” and a “great guy” on social media, as per The Mirror US.The England captain hit the links with Trump back in 2024 in Florida, with Kane recently revealing that Trump had extended an invitation for a round of golf during his visit to Palm Beach.”I played all right to be honest, but 18 months ago he invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach,” Kane said.”So, when the president invites you somewhere, it was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKane went on to add: “His golf is pretty good to be honest with you. I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure. A unique experience, but I was just grateful that he invited me to play.”