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Pope Leo XIV Backs USA at FIFA World Cup 2026, First American Pontiff ... Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a boost to the co-host nation as the tournament prepares to get underway on June 11. The pontiff, who became the first American leader of the Catholic Church, said he would be cheering for the US national team during the competition, despite his busy schedule. Speaking to a journalist aboard a flight from Rome to Madrid on Saturday, Pope Leo said, "I would certainly support the U.S. I don't know how many games I'll be able to see, but I wish them all the best," reported Reuters. The United States will host the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico and begin their campaign in Group D, where they are set to face Paraguay, Australia and Turkiye. Born in the Chicago suburbs as Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV also holds Peruvian citizenship after spending decades serving as a missionary and bishop in Peru before his election as the Pope. His ties to both nations have previously made his football loyalties a subject of interest. 05 Jun 2026 - Vol 04 | Issue 74 A silent revolution ends the reign of fear Last…

Pope Leo XIV backs USA team ahead of FIFA World Cup Pope Leo is currently on a week-long visit to Spain and the Canary Islands as preparations continue for the start of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup

Pope Leo XIV Backs Team USA in World Cup — Vatican Gives Nod Pope Leo XIV gave Americans a small, warm moment this week when he told reporters aboard his flight to Spain that he “would certainly support the U.S.” at the World Cup. It was a short, on‑the‑record line, the kind of human touch that makes big public figures seem real for a minute. For a pope born in Chicago who served decades in Peru, that choice says as much about identity as it does about soccer. Pope Leo XIV’s on-the-record remark On the papal flight as he began his apostolic journey to Spain, Pope Leo XIV — who once went by the name Prevost — told the press he “would certainly support the U.S.” at the World Cup and added he didn’t know how many matches he’d be able to see but would try his best. He even joked about club loyalties: “The Pope is for all teams. Prevost is for Real Madrid.” It was all light, human stuff, exactly the kind of moment Vatican journalists carry home to readers around the world. Why a pope’s World Cup pick matters Some will sneer and call it fluff, but these moments matter. When the leader of the Catholic Church picks a team, even in a passing joke, it’s a tiny boost of moral support and sof…

Ahead of World Cup 2026, Pope Leo XIV throws his support behind team USA June 07, 2026 16:16 IST Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, said he will support the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while also revealing his longstanding personal preference for Real Madrid. Pope Leo may have traded his life in Chicago for the ornate apartments at the Vatican's apostolic palace, but he still plans to root for his old national team at the World Cup this month. Leo, the first US leader of the global Catholic Church, told a journalist aboard his flight from Rome to Madrid on Saturday that he will be supporting the US soccer team when the 48-team tournament starts on Thursday. "I would certainly support the US," said the pontiff. "I don't know how many games I'll be able to see but I wish them all the best." The US, who are co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, will play Paraguay, Australia and Turkey in Group D. Leo, originally from a south Chicago suburb, served as a missionary and bishop in Peru for decades before becoming pope. He said in an interview last year he would root for Peru over the U.S. in any soccer match-ups. Peru failed to qualify for this yea…

Pope Leo XIV reveals which team he is supporting at FIFA World Cup 2026 With just a few days left before the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, Pope Leo XIV has revealed the team he will be supporting and wishes them all the best Pope Leo XIV has publicly thrown his support behind the United States as the FIFA World Cup 2026 prepares to kick off on June 11, giving a morale boost to the tournament's co-host nation. The pontiff, who made history as the first American leader of the Catholic Church, said he would be supporting the US national team throughout the competition, despite his demanding schedule. Speaking to a journalist aboard a flight from Rome to Madrid on Saturday, Pope Leo said, “I would certainly support the US. I don't know how many games I'll be able to see, but I wish them all the best.” The United States is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside Canada and Mexico. The American team will begin its Group D campaign against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye. Also Read:Meet the Indian-origin footballers set to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026 Born Robert Prevost in the Chicago suburbs, Pope Leo XIV also holds Peruvian citizenship after spending decades serving as a mis…

Pope Leo backs team USA in the World Cup — as he could become third straight pope to watch homeland win Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his roots -- declaring that he's cheering on team USA in the upcoming World Cup.

Pope Leo XIV Backs USA Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign World News Updated Jun 7, 2026 Pope Leo XIV Backs USA Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign Pope Leo XIV has backed the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying he will support the co-host nation. The first American pope made the comments while traveling to Spain, expressing his best wishes for the team. The US begins their campaign in Group D against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkiye. The pope also revealed his pre-papal preference for Real Madrid over Barcelona. A ANI Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read · 192 views Save Listen Copy Pope Leo XIV backs USA ahead of FIFA World Cup, says 'I would certainly support US' New Delhi, June 7 Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering a boost to the co-host nation as the tournament prepares to get underway on June 11. The pontiff, who became the first American leader of the Catholic Church, said he would be cheering for the US national team during the competition, despite his busy schedule. Speaking to a journalist aboard a flight from Rome to Madrid on Saturday, Pope Leo said, "I would certainly supp…

Pope Leo backs team USA for World Cup, says he'll be cheering for his ... HOME / POLITICS Pope Leo backs team USA for World Cup, says he’ll be cheering for his home country Pope Leo says he’ll support the United States at the World Cup during his trip BY ARUN JAYAN PUBLISHED 1 DAY AGO Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd while leaving St Peter’s Square following his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) MADRID, SPAIN: Pope Leo has thrown his support behind the United States ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup , saying he will be rooting for his home country as it competes on football’s biggest stage. Speaking to reporters aboard a flight to Madrid on Saturday, the Chicago-born pontiff said he intends to follow the tournament as closely as his schedule allows. “I will certainly support the US,” Leo said. “I don’t know how many games I’ll be able to see, but, you know, I’ll try my best.” The comments offer a rare glimpse into the sporting preferences of the pope, who was born in the United States before embarking on a religious career that eventually led him to the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV visits Spain from June 6-12, 2026, focusing on …