Trump calls US World Cup team ahead of match against Paraguay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
President Donald Trump reached out to the US World Cup team the night before their first match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026. Trump expressed his support for the team and coach Mauricio Pochettino during a call shared on social media. While he will not attend the match, he indicated he plans to be involved in the World Cup later. The game is significant as it marks the US's World Cup return on home soil after 32 years.
- •Trump called the US squad before their first match in the 2026 World Cup.
- •The game against Paraguay is being held in Los Angeles.
- •It is the first World Cup hosted in the US in 32 years.
- •Trump plans to attend the World Cup in some capacity.
- •Trump praised coach Mauricio Pochettino and the players during the call.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Trump calls US World Cup team before first match
"President Donald Trump called the US World Cup squad ahead of their debut match against Paraguay, the team said Friday.Trump will not attend the match on Friday, but told an AFP reporter earlier this week that he will attend the World Cup in some capacity.
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