Former US President Donald Trump spoke with the United States men’s national soccer team and head coach Mauricio Pochettino prior to their first match of the World Cup. The call was reportedly made to wish the team well as they began their tournament play. Details of the conversation were not immediately released, but sources indicate Trump expressed confidence in the team’s potential for success. This gesture marks a rare instance of direct presidential engagement with a US World Cup team before a major tournament match. The US team is competing in the World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2018 tournament. The call aims to boost team morale as they face a challenging group stage. It is seen as a show of support for the team and the sport’s growing popularity in the United States.