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Elmo Makes It Clear He's Rooting for Team USA After New York Knicks Fans Put His Head on a Pike

Elmo chose the U.S. men’s national team after Knicks fans mocked him, as the Muppet said he would not stand idly by.

  • Sesame Street character Elmo declared his support for Team USA on X, appearing in a jersey during the FIFA World Cup 2026. He stated, "Just to be clear, Elmo wants Team USA to win, okay?"
  • Earlier this month, Elmo expressed hope for both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks to have fun during the NBA Finals. Knicks fans were irate that Elmo refused to pick a side.
  • Fans paraded an Elmo head on a pike through New York streets after the Knicks won, with one supporter wearing an Elmo suit to hold an apology sign at the victory parade.
  • Even Cookie Monster joined the criticism, jokingly offering to teach Elmo how to pick a team. The social media world was not having it.
  • This frenzy marks the biggest public relations challenge for Elmo since the days of Tickle. Declaring support for the American squad aims to minimize fallout.
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Portal Mix Vale broke the news in Brazil on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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