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Trump Wishes US Men's National Team 'a Lot of Luck' Before Their 2026 World Cup Kick-Off

Trump told the U.S. Men’s National Team it had a good chance to go all the way and wished the players luck before their opener.

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump called the United States Men's National Team to offer support before their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey.
  • Co-Hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the World Cup features 48 teams, marking the first men's tournament held in the U.S. since 1994.
  • Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, facilitated the call, where Trump described head coach Mauricio Pochettino as a "fantastic coach."
  • Pochettino thanked the President for the support, while team captain Tim Ream emphasized the squad's commitment to making the country proud.
  • Ranked 17th by FIFA, the Americans hope matches on home soil lead to a breakthrough, beginning Friday at 9 p.m. EDT against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
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US President Donald Trump was absent from the match between the USA and Paraguay, having previously addressed the US national team by phone.

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OAN broke the news in San Diego, United States on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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