President Donald Trump congratulated the US men’s national football team following their 4-1 victory over Paraguay in a recent World Cup match. The congratulatory message, reported by German news agency dpa, notably linked the team’s success to a broader narrative of American achievement. Trump claimed credit for creating the conditions that allowed the team to flourish, suggesting the win was a result of a revitalized “American dream.” The statement occurred as the US co-hosts the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. Details of the specific form of the congratulatory message were not provided in the report. This instance reflects Trump’s history of associating himself with sporting successes during his presidency.