Elmo declares support for Team USA in the FIFA World Cup after drawing massive backlash for his neutral stance during the NBA Finals.

Elmo declared his support for Team USA ahead of the USMNT game against Australia after Knicks fans were irate he didn't pick a side in the NBA Finals.

“Elmo causing NBA Finals drama” probably wasn’t on your bingo card. The famed “Sesame Street” puppet is getting pushback from fervent New York basketball fans after wishing both the Knicks and Spurs ...

Elmo and Cookie Monster are guest correspondents for FOX's coverage of the 2026 World Cup and shared their advice to the ...

The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved “Sesame Street” character found itself in hot water for saying it “hopes” the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs ...

New York Knicks fans have waited too long for a championship series to tolerate neutrality from Elmo. The beloved "Sesame Street" character found himself in hot water this week after posting a ...

It was a simple six-word message wishing the best for both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks in the build-up to the 2026 NBA Finals. The lovable, always positive "Sesame Street" character didn ...

All Elmo wanted to do was make sure that both the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs enjoyed their time on the court as they kicked off the NBA Finals. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News ...

For most of the world who grew up watching Sesame Street, Elmo is a lovable and, importantly, uncontroversial figure with a (somewhat annoying) laugh. For New Yorkers, the Muppet’s latest tweet makes ...

The Sesame Street character posted the video firmly picking a side ahead of Friday’s USA versus Australia match in the World ...

Before Game 1, the 'Sesame Street' character declined to show his loyalty to New York City Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty; Craig Barritt/Getty; SERGIO FLORES / AFP via Getty Elmo got some pushback on X ...

The Elmo account has gone viral multiple times in recent years, but never quite like this. Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images A red puppet standing 2 feet tall has enraged the internet. More ...