USA Today columnist says United States has already 'lost' the World Cup because of politics, Donald Trump

On today's Guy Benson Show, Guy discussed the outrage from leftists surrounding the United States hosting the World Cup. As Europeans enjoy America's offerings, some Americans poo-poo their fun. Listen above!

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, with Canada, the United States, and Mexico jointly hosting the 48-team tournament.

As of Thursday afternoon, there's been just one match completed, with the Mexican National Team dominating South Africa in a 2-0 win at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. There are 103 matches left to be completed, and the World Cup will head to some spectacular venues across the country.

But if you ask left-wing sports media columnists, the outcome has already been decided. And the loser of the tournament is ... the United States. Of course.

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The U.S. Men's National Team poses during the announcement of the 2026 World Cup roster in New York on May 26, 2026. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP)

USA Todaycolumnist Nancy Armour this week published one of the more absurd takes on the World Cup and the country's success in hosting the tournament. Arguing that no matter how well the U.S. Men's National Team does in the event, we've revealed ourselves to be a "hateful and greedy nation."

"The U.S. men’s national team could make a historically deep run and the tournament could be filled with wondrous goals and compelling games," she writes. "It will not change the fact that we have shown ourselves to be a hateful and greedy nation, one where leaders are only willing to welcome a world as they want to see it rather than as it exists, and the love of the game is exploited for top dollar."

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