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Trump Wishes U.S. Soccer Team Luck Before World Cup Opener
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 12, 2026
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Donald Trump called U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino before the United States opened its 2026 World Cup group stage against Paraguay. Trump praised the players and said the team had a good chance to go all the way, while the U.S. enters the home tournament with high expectations.
- 01Trump called Mauricio Pochettino before the U.S. World Cup opener against Paraguay.
- 02The match is scheduled for late Friday into Saturday at 4:00 a.m. on Sport1.
- 03Trump said the team could "go all the way" and wished it success.
- 04The United States reached the group stage in all three of its previous World Cups.
- 05The U.S. beat Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly last November.
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