Trump's message to USNMT revealed as president calls squad before FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay | TheBriefWire
Trump's message to USNMT revealed as president calls squad before FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay
Published 13 June 2026 ยท sports
The United States received a morale boost ahead of its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after President Donald Trump personally called the squad to wish
The United States received a morale boost ahead of its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after President Donald Trump personally called the squad to wish them luck. Speaking with head coach Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream, Trump backed the team's chances on home soil as preparations intensified for the clash with Paraguay, adding to the growing anticipation surrounding the hosts' tournament debut.
Published: June 13, 2026 โข 5:56 AM IST ยท Updated: June 13, 2026 โข 6:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The United States received a morale boost ahead of its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener after President Donald Trump personally called the squad to wish them luck.
Speaking with head coach Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream, Trump backed the team's chances on home soil as preparations intensified for the clash with Paraguay, adding to the growing anticipation surrounding the hosts' tournament debut.