Pope Leo supports US team, emphasizes teamwork ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Pope Leo addressed reporters in Spain on Wednesday, promoting the idea that life, similar to football, should be played as a team. He expressed support for the US team as the World Cup is set to begin in Mexico City on Thursday. While he noted a preference for tennis, he reminisced about playing football during his time in Peru. The World Cup tournament will run until July 19, with the US co-hosting alongside Mexico and Canada.
- •Pope Leo speaks about teamwork in football
- •World Cup kicks off Thursday in Mexico City
- •Tournament runs until July 19
- •Pope expresses uncertainty about viewing games
- •US co-hosts the World Cup with Mexico and Canada
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ahead of World Cup kickoff, pope says life is 'played as a team'
"Addressing World Cup fans ahead of the start of the tournament, Pope Leo on Wednesday said life, like football, should be "played as a team".The US-born pope told reporters on the flight to Spain that he would "certainly support" his country at the World Cup which starts on Thursday.
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