Donald Trump’s surprising return to the White House has sent shockwaves around the world this week, including among the American soccer community.
The 78-year-old has been re-elected president after a resounding victory over Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, returning him to power four years after his loss to Joe Biden.
While critics have disagreed with his stance on issues such as abortion and his plan to deport millions of illegal immigrants, soccer fans are furious that he will be in power during the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Joined.
Donald Trump will probably present the 2026 World Cup trophy after his re-election as president
While Mexico and Canada are co-hosts of the world’s largest sporting event, the final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the United States.
This means Trump is likely to accept the honor of presenting the World Cup trophy to the winners of the competition on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
But that perspective has not gone down well with woke football fans.
“It’s extremely fucked up that Donald Trump is going to be the guy who hands out the trophy at the World Cup final,” said one on X.
‘Wtf,’ another user posted. ‘I’m not ready for that!’
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The important final of the famous international soccer tournament will be held in the United States.
A third commented: ‘Are you kidding?! FIFA, of course…’
While one just said: ‘ugh’.
The first and only time the United States hosted a World Cup, back in 1994, then-President Bill Clinton decided not to attend the final between Brazil and Italy in California.
Instead, Vice President Al Gore had the honor of presenting the trophy to Brazilian captain Dunga at the Rose Bowl.
However, Trump is expected to attend the final at MetLife Stadium and assume ceremonial duties after the game himself.
