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Democrat Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Chevalier surprisingly snub USMNT while picking favorites for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Chevalier, Democratic primary candidates for New York's 13th Congressional District, are supporting Mexico and Senegal respectively in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Espaillat is endorsed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, while Chevalier is supported by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and leftist groups.
Both candidates have Dominican backgrounds and are competing in a primary election where Chevalier trails Espaillat by eight points in the polls.
The race highlights tensions between the Democratic establishment and far-left factions within the party in the district.