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07/18 13:52 CDT Mexico's president to attend World Cup final at Trump's
invitation
Mexico's president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation
MEXICO CITY (AP) --- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will attend
Sunday's World Cup final after an invitation from her U.S. counterpart, Donald
Trump, their first meeting since December after months of verbal sparring.
Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cup's opening match in Mexico City, when her
national team beat South Africa 2-0. Instead, she gave her ticket to a young
Indigenous woman.
"I decided to go because it is a direct invitation from the president of the
United States," Sheinbaum told Mexican media. "Canadian Prime Minister (Mark)
Carney will also be there, and tomorrow I will record a message with more
details."
The relationship between Sheinbaum and Trump is mired in tensions in different
areas, including security and trade. Their last encounter was at World Cup draw
in December.
The World Cup is being hosted jointly by the three North American nations for
the first time. Defending champions Argentina will take on Spain for the title
in New Jersey. Spain's King Felipe VI is also expected to attend.
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