WHITE HOUSE BACKS ENGLAND TO WIN 2026 WORLD CUP AFTER US EXIT

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By Aishat Momoh. o.

The White House has thrown its support behind England to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the United States’ elimination from the tournament.

Andrew Giuliani, a representative of US President Donald Trump on World Cup matters, said England would be a worthy champion after the co-hosts bowed out of the competition.

Speaking with the Daily Mail on Monday, Giuliani said an England triumph would provide a fitting storyline during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

“If the United States can’t win on our 250th birthday, then a great storyline would be the English coming to America and winning during our anniversary celebrations,” he said.

“It’s been 60 years of hurt, I gather, for England, so that would be a beautiful victory for them if they won the tournament.

“I do absolutely think England can go all the way. They are one of the top teams left now.”

Giuliani also revealed that President Trump had been closely following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the World Cup, describing the Bayern Munich striker as one of the players capable of inspiring the Three Lions to glory.

He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, noting the US President’s keen interest in football.

The comments came after Kane disclosed that he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024, describing the outing as “a pretty surreal experience.”

“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said of the US President.

England remain in contention for their first World Cup title since lifting the trophy in 1966.

Thomas Tuchel’s side will face defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta after edging Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals.

Argentina, inspired by Lionel Messi, secured their place in the last four with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland.

The winner of the encounter will advance to Sunday’s final, where either France or Spain awaits.