‘Let’s go shock them all’ – Biden gives USMNT pep talk on eve of World Cup

The president phoned the USMNT on the eve of its first World Cup game since 2014

On the eve of the World Cup, the U.S. men’s national team got a pep talk from none other than the POTUS himself.

U.S. President Joe Biden, from his desk in the Oval Office, was connected to a phone held by USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter in a room filled with the entire team.

“I know you’re the underdog, but I tell you what man, you got some of the best players in the world on your team,” Biden said in a somewhat contradictory opening message.

“You’re representing this country and I know you’re going to play your hearts out, so let’s go shock them all.

“Keep trusting in one another, play as hard as you can for you and your families, your teammates, and the whole country is rooting for you.”

Berhalter responded: “That’s that’s a very nice message. Mr. President, the whole team is here right now. We really appreciate your support.”

Biden is not traveling to Qatar for the World Cup, but his Secretary of State Antony Blinken will arrive in the Middle East country on Monday to attend the USMNT’s opener against Wales.

“I wish I was there to see you, I really do,” Biden concluded. “Go get them guys, just play your hearts out.”

Watch Biden’s message to the USMNT

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