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President Donald J. Trump walks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina. But in his eyes, the real victor of the world's premier soccer tournament is the United States. From the start, this year's World Cup faced challenges and backlash, including over its migration policies and high ticket prices. Trump stirred controversy by intervening in a referee decision on a red card. Despite tensions with co-hosts Canada and Mexico, the event has largely been considered successful. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also attended the final, showing soccer’s ability to bridge geopolitical divides.
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