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Back to EpisodesWorld Cup Daily for 24 June: Trump Trophy Role, England Ghana Draw, Portugal Uzbekistan Rout, France 2038 Bid
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World Cup Daily for 24 June follows 4 world cup stories and fan reactions, moving through Trump trophy role, the England Ghana draw, Portugal's rout of Uzbekistan, and France's 2038 bid talk.
1. Trump Trophy Role
Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winners, after FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he would do the ceremony in 2026. According to The Guardian, that would put Trump at the center of the final trophy handoff rather than leaving the moment to players and football officials.
2. England Ghana Draw
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in Group L, and the immediate reaction was that Ghana got exactly the match they wanted while England wasted control of the ball. Many comments centered on Ghana's deep defensive setup, Harry Kane's missed big chance, and the feeling that England had lots of possession without ever looking truly sharp in front of goal.
3. Portugal Uzbekistan Rout
Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5 nil, and the immediate reaction split between praise for the result and arguments over how much it really proved. Much of the discussion centered on Cristiano Ronaldo, with some saying he looked sharp and less forced, while others mocked any big declarations after a win over weaker opposition.
4. France 2038 Bid
France is being urged to consider a bid for the 2038 World Cup, though the story is really about how tentative that idea is. According to L'Equipe, a sports-events association advised France's sports minister to look at bids for the 2038 World Cup, Euro 2036, and Women's Euro 2033, with a possible joint World Cup bid alongside Germany.
That's it for today.