Video: Trump surprises Pochettino and fires up the American team

Argentina coach Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of the United States national soccer team, received a phone call from US President Donald Trump to check the team’s readiness to host and compete in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held on American soil in partnership with Canada and Mexico.

The page of the US national team published a video on the “X” platform stating The moments of the call that brought together President Trump with coach Pochettino and the players of the national teamAmid high expectations for the team’s opening match.

President Trump said during the call. “I just called you to tell you that you are a great person and a great coach. I know your career and achievements very well and I also know the quality of players you have…

Trump continued. “I know how good the players are, I think you have a good chance to win the title… I just wanted to wish you luck.”

The call comes hours before the US national team’s opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, which President Trump will not attend.

However, Trump, who is not a regular football follower, confirmed his following of the tournament and his desire to support the national team.

It is noteworthy that the American team is looking to achieve outstanding results on its home soil amid high public expectations that it will reach the advanced stage of the tournament hosted by its country.