Published July 6, 2026 at 9:41 AM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
Trump-arranged rest schedule gives Team USA edge over Belgium, report says
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President Trump arranged a rest schedule for the U.S. national team ahead of its World Cup match against Belgium, reports say. The arrangement reportedly gave Team USA a competitive edge going into the game.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when The New Republic reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 35 min ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
