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Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team

President Trump's presence at the World Cup final in New Jersey sparks debate after he celebrates the event as a U.S. victory.

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📍 How it ended

President Trump attended the World Cup final in New Jersey and took part in the trophy presentation, where Spain celebrated their title over Argentina. Trump was booed by the crowd and subsequently demanded that another World Cup be held in the United States immediately.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

The story so far

Spain defeated Argentina to win the World Cup title in a final held in New Jersey. President Donald Trump attended the event and took part in the trophy presentation, hailing the tournament as a huge win for America and stating that the U.S. is now a soccer country.

Coverage from The New York Times and USA Today highlights that Trump was booed by the crowd during the final, while Fox News reports he stole part of the spotlight from the Spanish celebration. The Washington Post described the trophy ceremony as awkward, and USA Today noted that Argentina's loss reignited discussions regarding a "Trump sports curse" following comments about Messi.

Following the event, Trump has demanded that another World Cup be held in the United States "immediately," according to reports from Yahoo Sports and The Independent.

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The obvious questions

Who won the World Cup?

Spain won the title after defeating Argentina.

Where did the World Cup final take place?

The final was held in New Jersey.

Who else attended the final besides President Trump?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez attended the match.

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