Trump Sends Support to US Football Team Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Trump's Encouraging Call to US Football Coach
Inglewood [US], June 13: Ahead of their opening match against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup, US President Donald Trump reached out to extend his best wishes to the national football team.
The US football team's official X account shared a video featuring manager Mauricio Pochettino receiving a phone call from Trump. The post read, 'Last night, we received a message of support from POTUS ahead of our World Cup journey.'
During the call, Trump praised Pochettino, stating, 'I just wanted to say you are a fantastic guy and an excellent coach. I’m aware of your impressive record and success. I believe you have a strong chance of going all the way. Best of luck to you.'
Pochettino expressed his gratitude and assured Trump that the team would strive to make the nation proud with their performances.
Last night, we received a message of support from POTUS ahead of our World Cup journey. pic.twitter.com/MVPITGldtS
— U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (@USMNT) June 12, 2026
The US team is placed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye. Following their match against Paraguay on Friday, they will face Australia in Seattle on June 19 and Turkiye on June 25 in Inglewood.
FIFA World Cup 2026 – USA Squad Overview:
-Goalkeepers: Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire)
-Defenders: Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Sergino Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Auston Trusty (Celtic), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach)
-Midfielders: Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), Giovanni Reyna (Borussia Monchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps)
-Forwards: Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Tim Weah (Marseille), Haji Wright (Coventry City), Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Alex Zendejas (Club America).