White House backs England to win World Cup



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 fitting champion after the co-hosts crashed out of the competition.Speaking to the Daily Mail on Monday, Giuliani said, “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.“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 said Trump had been following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the tournament, describing the striker as one of the key players capable of leading the Three Lions to the title.He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. Andrew Giuliani, a representative of US President Donald Trump on World Cup matters, said England would be a fitting champion after the co-hosts crashed out of the competition.Speaking to the Daily Mail on Monday, Giuliani said, “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.“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 said Trump had been following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the tournament, describing the striker as one of the key players capable of leading the Three Lions to the title.He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. Speaking to the Daily Mail on Monday, Giuliani said, “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.“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 said Trump had been following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the tournament, describing the striker as one of the key players capable of leading the Three Lions to the title.He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. “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 said Trump had been following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the tournament, describing the striker as one of the key players capable of leading the Three Lions to the title.He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. “I do absolutely think England can go all the way. They are one of the top teams left now.”Giuliani also said Trump had been following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the tournament, describing the striker as one of the key players capable of leading the Three Lions to the title.He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. Giuliani also said Trump had been following England captain Harry Kane’s performances at the tournament, describing the striker as one of the key players capable of leading the Three Lions to the title.He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. He recalled playing golf with Trump and former England captain Wayne Rooney, saying the US president has a strong interest in football.Related NewsIf anyone can beat France, it’s Spain — YamalNew boss Alonso calls for Chelsea ‘hunger’, wants Fernandez to stayUS immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting — OfficialThe comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. The comments came after Kane revealed he had played golf with Trump in Florida in late 2024.Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. Speaking about the meeting, Kane described it as “a pretty surreal experience” and praised the US president’s golfing ability.“I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. “I hope I can play golf as good as him when I’m his age,” Kane said.England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. England remain in contention for a first World Cup title since 1966.England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. England’s bid to end their 60-year wait for a second World Cup title faces its toughest test yet when Thomas Tuchel’s side take on defending champions Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final. The Three Lions reached the last four after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, while Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to book another semi-final appearance. The winner will face either France or Spain in Sunday’s final.