'Hard to bet against Messi' did Trump hint at Argentina World Cup victory?
President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, suggesting it is difficult to bet against the Argentine star. The article covers his appearance at MetLife Stadium and his commentary on the match.
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U.S. President Donald Trump did indeed drop a massive hint leaning toward an Argentina victory for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
Speaking directly to Fox Sports from MetLife Stadium, Trump repeatedly used the phrase "it's very hard to bet against Messi" when asked to evaluate the final showdown against Spain.
During a pre-match interview right before kickoff at MetLife Stadium, President Donald Trump stopped short of making an official, explicit score prediction, but heavily tipped Argentina to retain their title due to the brilliance of Lionel Messi.
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