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The FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, earning praises from US President Donald Trump who called it "one of the greatest events of any kind ever held" and football fans who watched Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra-time in the final.

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00:27I thought FIFA was incredible.
00:30There has never been anything like it, probably in terms of an event, let alone soccer or football, whatever you
00:36want to call it.
00:37But I thought it was incredible.
00:39It was four times greater than any FIFA ever held.
00:42And it's probably about five times, actually, they're telling me today.
00:46So we're very proud of our country.
00:48We're very proud of the job that was done by everybody.
00:52We congratulate Johnny Infantino and all of his staff and the incredible job they did.
00:58But this was one of the greatest events of any kind ever held.
01:02So we're really happy that it did so well.
01:06And all over the world, people have come and they've loved our country.
01:10You know, it's shown off our country in a different light.
01:14And it was a great thing.
01:16It was a great event.
01:17And I'm glad you all enjoyed it.
01:19Did you say it?
01:22Did you say it?
01:22Well, you said Argentina lost.
01:24No, I wasn't sad.
01:25I think they both played well.
01:27I would say Spain played better, really.
01:30But they both played well.
01:32I mean, they got to the finals.
01:33And it was very exciting, actually.
01:36It looked like Spain dominated, but it was a very close match.
01:39So it was great.
01:41It was a great event.
01:42But this weekend came across China.
01:43Yes.
01:57I got to know who you want.
02:06This is a Bucket List for me.
02:08I have been, of course, growing up in Argentina.
02:11This is my sport. We've been following the team for many years, so whether we win or we lose,
02:17they had a great run. I'm very proud of the team, so I mean, of course, we want them to
02:23win,
02:23but if not, this is bucket list being here, the vibe, the fans are the best in the world, so
02:29nothing to complain. I wasn't old enough to remember the first World Cup we won. I was only
02:33six years old, so I'm really grateful to be able to be here today and finally watch Spain win and
02:39remember forever, so it's a great experience.
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