Donald Trump made a brief comment on the World Cup after England secured a 3-2 victory over Mexico in Mexico City, advancing to the quarter‑finals.
England’s win was highlighted by a penalty goal from Harry Kane and two first‑half goals from Jude Bellingham, which helped the team control the match.
Despite a late goal from Mexico’s Julian Quinones and a red card that left England with ten players, the English side maintained its lead and secured the win.
In his post, Trump praised England’s captain, describing him as a “great player.”
The president’s commentary was one of the few times he has publicly addressed the tournament, which the United States is co‑hosting with Mexico and Canada.
Trump later became involved in a controversy surrounding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, who received a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He reportedly contacted FIFA officials, arguing that the dismissal was unjust and that the referee had acted suspiciously.
Following the appeal, Balogun’s one‑match suspension was lifted, allowing him to participate in the round‑of‑16 game against Belgium.
Trump posted a message thanking FIFA for overturning what he described as a “great injustice.”
The U.S. government’s involvement in the appeal process was confirmed, with officials stating that additional evidence had been supplied to support the case.
