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Donald Trump encourages US men's national soccer team ahead of World Cup opener
via SeneNews1 min read
Donald Trump called the US men's national soccer team to wish them good luck for the World Cup, according to a video released by the team. In the call, made on Thursday evening, the former President told coach Mauricio Pochettino, an Argentine, that he believes the team has "a really good chance to go all the way." Trump, who will not attend the team's opening match in Los Angeles, expressed his well wishes despite not being particularly enthusiastic about the sport, though he stated he would watch the World Cup. The United States is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with 48 teams, 32 years after last hosting in 1994. The men's national team hopes to generate public excitement, as they have historically not performed as well in global tournaments as the four-time world champion women's team.
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