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Donald Trump declined to attend the 2026 World Cup draw, stating he wasn’t there to receive an award. Despite this, the former president was surprised with a personalized World Cup jersey presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The presentation took place at Trump Tower in New York, coinciding with the draw event. While Trump seemingly wasn’t expecting recognition, he ultimately accepted the gift, adding an unexpected moment of celebration to the lead-up to the tournament hosted across North America.
