🚨 TRUMP BACKS USMNT TO WIN WORLD CUP! 🚨
Donald Trump has made a massive, bold prediction for the U.S. Men’s National Team, claiming they can go "all the way" and win the 2026 FIFA World Cup! 🇺🇸🏆
The U.S. President called head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the squad directly before their tournament opener, delivering a huge confidence boost.
📞🗣️ What Trump Told the Team:
🔹 The Prediction: "I think you've got a really good chance of going all the way."
🔸 The Praise: "I've heard all about your record and your success and I know how great the players are."
🔹 The Advice: "The pressure is gone. Have some fun."Pochettino thanked the President and promised the squad would do everything possible to make the nation proud.
🏟️ Presidential No-Show
Despite the supportive phone call, Trump made history in another way—becoming the first American president to skip the U.S. opening match when hosting a World Cup.
White House officials cited a tight schedule, as the President is hosting a UFC event on the South Lawn this weekend to celebrate his 80th birthday. A government delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended instead.
🦅 Statement Win on the PitchThe USMNT certainly played like they believed the hype! They backed up the President's words with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Folarin Balogun was the star of the night, bagging a clinical brace.
While soccer pundits still consider the U.S. heavy underdogs to lift the trophy compared to powerhouses like Spain or France, this explosive start puts Group D on absolute notice.
📅 What's Next for the USMNT?
vs. Australia | Friday, 19 June | Seattlevs.
Türkiye | Thursday, 25 June | Los Angeles
🗣️ FOOTBALL FANS—WHAT DO YOU Think?
Can Pochettino actually pull off the impossible, or is Trump's prediction way too unrealistic?
Drop your score predictions for the Australia game in the comments! 👇💬
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