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From Associated Press via USVI News: 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 chal.
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the “incredible” success of the 2026 World Cup after attending the final of the tournament Sunday.
The U.S. presidential helicopter, Marine One, flew over the stadium hosting the World Cup final, heralding the arrival of President Donald Trump. (AP video: Emily Wang)
Spain players, from left, cheer alongside President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the conclusion of the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald J. Trump walks onto the stage for the trophy presentation during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
President Donald Trump is pictured as confetti falls at the conclusion of the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald J. Trump gives Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) winners metal during 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)
The Marine One helicopter carrying President Donald Trump, and an escort helicopter, fly over the stadium before the start of the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina, in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States.
“It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,” Trump said Friday at a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York City. “This has really brought the world together.”
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