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Argentina's President Declines Trump Invitation, Will Watch World Cup Final from Home

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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago

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Argentina's President Javier Milei refuses U.S. President Trump's invitation to attend the 2026 World Cup final, choosing to watch from his presidential residence due to superstition. This follows a long tradition of Argentine leaders avoiding public appearances at national team matches, believed to bring bad luck.

01Argentina's President Javier Milei declines Trump’s invitation to the 2026 World Cup final.
02Milei plans to watch the final from his presidential residence in Buenos Aires.
03He follows a superstition involving wearing a specific jacket during matches.
04Since 1990, Argentine presidents have avoided attending national team games publicly.
05Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to attend the final in New Jersey.
06Angel Di Maria will also skip the final due to similar superstitions.

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