Pope Leo XIV Backs USA Team Ahead of FIFA World Cup
- Pope Leo XIV announced his support for the United States soccer team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, expressing his desire to watch the team compete during the 48-team tournament while traveling to Madrid.
- Although Pope Leo previously indicated he would support Peru, the nation failed to qualify for this year's competition; as a Chicago native and first American leader of the Catholic Church, he now backs the U.S. team.
- When asked about his loyalties, the pontiff replied, "The Pope is for all teams," but his pre-papal identity as Robert Prevost admitted with a smile he roots for Real Madrid over Barcelona.
- Currently on a week-long tour of Spain and the Canary Islands, Pope Leo met with King Felipe VI at the Royal Palace on Saturday and is scheduled to address the Spanish parliament on Monday.
- The pontiff will soon visit Barcelona to consecrate the Tower of Jesus Christ, marking the culmination of 144 years of construction, as the U.S. prepares to face Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey in group play.
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Pope Leo XIV received the Mexican T-shirt for the World Cup 2026 and the holy pontiff took advantage of the moment to send a message of unity
Pope Leo Reveals His World Cup Squad: 'I Would Certainly Support the US'
Pope Leo may have spent 30 years in Peru and live in Vatican City, but he hasn't completely forgotten where he comes from. The post Pope Leo Reveals His World Cup Squad: ‘I Would Certainly Support the US’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Pope Leo XIV, leader of the Catholic Church, speaks of the World Cup 2026 when receiving shirt from Mexico. During his visit to Spain, the Supreme Pontiff was surprised with the Mexican World Cup 2026 jersey, personalized with his name and number 14. This was said by Pope Leo XIV of the World Cup 2026 when receiving shirt from MexicoValentina Alazraki gave the shirt from Mexico to Pope Leo XIV while they were on a flight between Rome and Madrid.…
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