How Donald Trump Won the World Cup
Summary
President Donald Trump will present the FIFA World Cup trophy at the final match held in the United States, hosted at MetLife Stadium. Despite early concerns about politics, immigration rules, and fan interest, the tournament broke attendance and TV viewing records, becoming one of the most successful World Cups in recent years.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup is the first to include 48 teams instead of the usual 32.
- Critics worried immigration policies and high ticket prices would reduce attendance.
- Iran and Haiti were not allowed to enter the U.S. due to travel restrictions, affecting some players and fans.
- Visa delays impacted family members of players and officials attending the tournament.
- Ticket sales and hotel bookings were initially below expectations in some cities.
- By the semifinals, over 6.5 million people had attended matches, breaking previous World Cup records.
- TV viewership in the U.S. increased significantly, with record audiences for group-stage games on Fox and Telemundo.
- There was no major fan boycott or security problem during the event, contrary to some predictions.
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