Australian soccer fans' anti-Donald Trump chant could spark World Cup controversy [View all]

Australian soccer fans have made their feelings on President Donald Trump abundantly clear ahead of their FIFA World Cup game against the U.S. Men's National Team.

The World Cup has a substantial Trump-sized cloud looming over the tournament as it takes place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He is scheduled to assume an unusually prominent role in the trophy presentation at next month's final in New York/New Jersey.

While USMNT legend Tim Howard rejected the notion that Trump could disrupt the World Cup, his influence on the competition is evident. Ahead of Australia's encounter with the USMNT in a crucial Group D matchup, worries are surfacing that the visiting supporters could ridicule the president yet again, as per The Mirror US.

Last week, when Australia secured an impressive 2-0 win over Turkiye thanks to goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, their fans went viral for their anti-Trump chants during gatherings and excursions. In footage posted to social media, hundreds of Australian supporters in green and gold are heard singing: "Aussie boys are on a bender, Donald Trump is a s-- offender."

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I didn't hear any anti Trump chants when I watched the game but speaking as a Seattle area resident if the Aussies started one we would have joined right in.

Washington state hasn't voted for a Republican POTUS since 1984.