With the FIFA World Cup 2026 in full swing, and fans from all over the world traveling across the United States to cheer on their home teams, beloved Sesame Street character Elmo took to X in a Team USA jersey to declare his support for the American squad.
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The explicit partisanship isn't an accident but an inside joke. Earlier this month, as the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks battled for a championship, Elmo expressed hope for both teams to have fun.
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The social media world wasn't having it. Knicks fans, already riled up by the intensity of the series, weren't pleased.
