Trump's interesting comment on the World Cup final: First said 'I'm not taking sides,' then...

19.07.2026 20:50

US President Donald Trump made statements before the FIFA 2026 World Cup final. Responding to a question about which team he would support, Trump said, "I have no prediction for the World Cup final. I won't take sides. Because I know it's very hard to say 'Messi loses'."

The champion of the FIFA 2026 World Cup is being decided. Spain and Argentina will face off in the final match, to be played in the US state of New Jersey and starting at 22.00 TRT.

TRUMP'S FINAL COMMENT

US President Donald Trump made statements before the big final. Addressing the press, Trump answered a question about which team he would support, saying, "I have no prediction for the World Cup final. I won't take sides. Because I know that it's very hard to say 'Messi loses'."

''IT'S HARD TO BET AGAINST MESSI''

Continuing his remarks, Donald Trump stated, "It's very hard to bet against Messi. I saw that pass and it was absolutely perfect. If there was a perfect spot for the ball to go, Messi placed it exactly there."

Trump's interesting comment on the World Cup final: First said 'I'm not taking sides,' then...

US President Donald Trump made statements before the FIFA 2026 World Cup final. Responding to a question about which team he would support, Trump said, "I have no prediction for the World Cup final. I won't take sides. Because I know it's very hard to say 'Messi loses'."

TRUMP'S FINAL COMMENT

''IT'S HARD TO BET AGAINST MESSI''

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