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Democrat Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Chevalier surprisingly snub USMNT while picking favorites for 2026 FIFA World Cup

  • Democratic primary candidates for New York's 13th District, Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Chevalier, said they are rooting for Mexico and Senegal respectively in the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States.
  • Espaillat chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and supports immigrant protections, while Chevalier embraces a far-left platform advocating for abolishing ICE and universal healthcare, with endorsements from leftist groups.
  • The primary contest on June 23 highlights tensions between centrist and far-left wings of the Democratic Party in a district with a 50% Hispanic population.
  • Both candidates have faced social media backlash and criticism for their World Cup team choices and past statements.
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The BlazeThe Blaze
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New York Democrats get annihilated with backlash after revealing which World Cup team they're rooting for

Both have connections to the Dominican Republic.

·United States
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TownhallTownhall
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Look Who These Democrats Are Supporting in the World Cup. Hint: It's Not the United States.

Democrats Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Chevalier back Mexico and Senegal, not the USA in the World Cup.

·Washington, United States
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The Daily CallerThe Daily Caller
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Interviewer Asks Two Democratic Candidates Who They're Rooting For In World Cup. Neither Say America

The leading Rep. candidates in the Democratic primary both shared Saturday that they are rooting for non-U.S. teams in the FIFA World Cup.

·Washington, United States
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Fox NewsFox News
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Democrats blasted for painting bleak picture of America while World Cup visitors rave about US

Sage Steele and Riley Gaines slam Democrats and stars like Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro for their protest concert as foreign World Cup visitors gush over America.

·New York, United States
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SportskeedaSportskeeda
Center

Democrat Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Chevalier surprisingly snub USMNT while picking favorites for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Congressman Adriano Espaillat and political strategist Darializa Chevalier have made surprising picks for their favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.

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TwitchyTwitchy
Far Right

America Last Energy: Democrats Can’t Bring Themselves to Support Their Own Darn Country in the World Cup

Democrats refuse to support the USA in the World Cup, sparking debates on patriotism and loyalty.

·United States
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The Daily Wire broke the news in Nashville, United States on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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