Feed MRSS-S weston_james_earl_mckennie_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2026-06-13/pochettino-trump-and-the-conspiracy-to-back-america.html Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2026-06-13/pochettino-trump-and-the-conspiracy-to-back-america.html Diego Torres At the White House it is believed the US can win the World Cup. To ensure that this is not mere fantasy, much remains to be done At the White House it is believed the US can win the World Cup. To ensure that this is not mere fantasy, much remains to be done FIFA Donald Trump Mauricio Pochettino MLS Weston McKennie KIRBY LEE (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Pochettino signs autographs for U.S. fans. Pochettino signs autographs for U.S. fans. <p>Donald Trump looked at him and, while shaking his hand, asked: “Coach, do you think we can win the World Cup?” The United States national team coach snapped to attention: “Of course we can, Mr. President!” At the World Cup draw ceremony, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-11/pochettino-i-accept-the-arrogance-of-spain-argentina-england-but-in-the-united-states-theres-a-bit-of-confusion.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-11/pochettino-i-accept-the-arrogance-of-spain-argentina-england-but-in-the-united-states-theres-a-bit-of-confusion.html">Mauricio Pochettino</a> fulfilled his duty. The host’s optimism overrides the national mood. But Pochettino knows the odds of lifting the trophy are remote.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2026-06-13/pochettino-trump-and-the-conspiracy-to-back-america.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-12/the-usmnt-an-interracial-and-diverse-team-debuting-under-the-shadow-of-trumps-immigration-raids.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:02:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-12/the-usmnt-an-interracial-and-diverse-team-debuting-under-the-shadow-of-trumps-immigration-raids.html Lorenzo Calonge Calonge Mauricio Pochettino’s side, including 12 Black players and three Latinos, opens against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, whose employees can strike if ICE deploys there Mauricio Pochettino’s side, including 12 Black players and three Latinos, opens against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, whose employees can strike if ICE deploys there FIFA Mauricio Pochettino Los Ángeles David Beckham Michael Jackson ICE Weston McKennie George Weah John Dorton/USSF (Getty Images) The USA World Cup Ricardo Pepi, a USA forward of Mexican origin, during a training session. Ricardo Pepi, a USA forward of Mexican origin, during a training session. <p>The World Cup circus begins and David Beckham will unveil his star on the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-30/a-walk-of-fame-ceremony-for-two-in-laws-at-their-peak-the-story-of-emily-blunt-and-stanley-tucci.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-30/a-walk-of-fame-ceremony-for-two-in-laws-at-their-peak-the-story-of-emily-blunt-and-stanley-tucci.html">Hollywood Walk of Fame</a> this Friday. It is the entertainment industry’s nod to the World Cup, and almost the only one. On the Oscar boulevard, among parties and hustlers imitating Michael Jackson, you have to look hard to find references to the big soccer event, even though 20 miles away the United States opens its campaign against Paraguay on Friday afternoon. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-06-12/the-usmnt-an-interracial-and-diverse-team-debuting-under-the-shadow-of-trumps-immigration-raids.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>