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Elmo picks a side for World Cup after his NBA Finals controversy

Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kimmy Yam l TODAY, as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) · June 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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In a recent social media video, Elmo from "Sesame Street" expressed his support for Team USA in the FIFA World Cup tournament. This announcement comes after a previous controversy surrounding the NBA Finals.

Elmo's decision to back Team USA is a clear stance, unlike his previous statement on the NBA Finals.

Further information on Elmo's World Cup support and the surrounding controversy can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including the video where Elmo shares his announcement.

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Category: local · Published: June 24, 2026 · Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Elmo picks a side for World Cup after his NBA Finals controversy

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