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World Cup 2026

Trump Bullied Spain. Now It Could Make Him Swallow His World Cup Pride

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Trump bullied Spain for refusing to join his war against Iran. Now iPINIONS is rooting for the World Cup final to force him to honor Spain, Lamine Yamal, and the multiracial success he scorns, especially given how Trump’s infamous meddling has turned this beautiful game into political theater. Read my full take on Substack: https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/trump-bullied-spain-now-it-could Read more.

Host the World Cup Like This, America, and the World Will Boycott the LA Olympics

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Trump’s travel bans and visa denials have turned the World Cup into a showcase of American racism, with Black and Brown teams, fans, journalists, and even referees treated like security threats. But iPINIONS contends that, if America cannot host the world without humiliating it, the world should not legitimize LA 2028. Read my full take… Read more.

Trump Made the 2026 World Cup All About Him. So It’s a Mess.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

FIFA has turned the 2026 World Cup into a three-country circus. Trump’s travel bans, ICE fears, sky-high tickets, and Infantino’s fawning only make the spectacle more farcical. But iPINIONS fears for Haiti’s fans. Because the dream of watching their improbable team may end at the US border. Read my full take on Substack: https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/trump-made-the-2026-world-cup-all Read more.

Trump’s Fake FIFA Peace Prize: How He Hijacked the World Cup Draw

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Trump turned the World Cup draw into yet another ego spectacle — complete with a fake FIFA Peace Prize crafted to soothe his obsession with the Nobel he’ll never win. From lingering on the Club World Cup stage to strong-arming Infantino into flattery, this post exposes how FIFA let the world’s most popular sport become… Read more.