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Trump Wishes U.S. Soccer Team Luck Before World Cup Opener

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מערכת וואלה ספורט

First reported by Walla · Jun 12, 2026

What happened

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Donald TrumpMauricio Pochettino
OrganizationsUSMNT, Sport1, Walla Sports
PlacesLos Angeles, United States, Paraguay

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Trump Wishes U.S. Soccer Team Luck Before World Cup Opener
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Trump Calls Pochettino Before Paraguay Match, Backing U.S. to Go All the Way
N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Trump Tells Pochettino He Thinks the U.S. Can Go All the Way
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Pochettino Hands Off the Motive Talk as the U.S. Opens Its Home World Cup

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