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US President Donald Trump and the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Caption:US President Donald Trump and the FIFA World Cup trophy.Photo credit:JIA HAOCHENG / AFP
Miguel Almiron of Paraguay reacts after receiving a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another player during the FIFA World Cup.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 22: Kylian Mbappé of France in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. (Photo by Sathire Kelpa/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Eloy Room applauds fans after his outstanding goalkeeping display in Curacao’s 0-0 draw with Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match in Kansas City, June 20, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Paraguay squad members console Miguel Almiron after he was given a red card for covering his mouth while talking to another player during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Turkey in San Francisco, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Stu Forster / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Netherlands’ forward #19 Brian Brobbey shoots and scores his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Sweden at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 20, 2026.  (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
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Auckland FC’s Matt Ellis celebrates his goal with team mates during their OFC Pro League final against South Melbourne, at Eden Park, Auckland, 24 May, 2026. 
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)
Moana Pasifika’s Abraham Pole celebrates his 50th game, 2026.
The Speaker, Gerry Brownlee tries to settle the Opposition during Question Time.
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