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FIFA President and Trump Exchange Remarks on Happiness at Trump Tower Reception
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the organization serves as the official happiness provider to humanity at a July 17 reception. President Trump replied that the claim held unless a team loses. The exchange took place ahead of the 2026 World Cup final.
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President Trump replied that FIFA's claim as the official happiness provider to humanity held "unless your team loses" during a reception at Trump Tower on July 17. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had made the statement moments earlier at the same event. The United States had already exited the tournament after a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Argentina defeated England and advanced toward a possible second consecutive title. Spain reached the final after defeating France in the first semifinal. The matches left Argentina positioned to defend its title against Spain.
The reception occurred one day before the scheduled final.
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