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The California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’

A Congressional World Cup Caucus co-chair bemoaned what he calls a “corruption summit” between Donald Trump and soccer’s governing body.

Published July 7, 2026, 1:05 AM
Updated July 7, 2026, 1:26 AM879
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The California Democrat who says he ‘won’t cheer FIFA’s capitulation to power’

A Congressional World Cup Caucus co-chair bemoaned what he calls a “corruption summit” between Donald Trump and soccer’s governing body.

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