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Trump Calls U.S. Men’s Coach to Wish Team Luck Before World Cup Opener

The U.S. team posted the recorded call to rally fans and spotlight presidential encouragement ahead of its Paraguay match in Inglewood.

VARIOUS CITIES - JUNE 08: Head coach Mauricio Pochettino of the United States speaks to the media during an open practice ahead of the 2026 World Cup at the Irvine Sports Complex on June 08, 2026 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Trump wishes US Men's National team 'a lot of luck' before their 2026 World Cup kick-off (Getty images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: U.S. President Donald Trump watches the start of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026 in New York City. Fans attending the game expressed frustration at the heightened security measures put in place for the president’s attendance. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Head coach Mauricio Pochettino of the United States watches during a training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park on June 10, 2026 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The U.S. Men's National Team posted a video showing coach Mauricio Pochettino speaking by phone with President Donald Trump, who wished the team “a lot of luck” and expressed confidence in their chances.
  • Pochettino responded by thanking the president and saying the squad will do everything it can to make him and the country proud.
  • The call was shared as the team prepares to play Paraguay in Inglewood that night in its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • The U.S. enters the tournament ranked 17th by FIFA and has been led by Pochettino since 2024 as it seeks to advance further than past World Cups.
  • The team used the clip to shape pre-match messaging on social media, increasing public attention and linking presidential visibility to national expectations for the home-hosted, 48-team 2026 tournament.