In a rare crossover into sports commentary, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis didn't mince words about the U.S. national team's recent performance at the World Cup. While guest hosting Sean Hannity’s radio show, DeSantis, who admits he is not a soccer enthusiast, shared his candid views on the team's 4-1 loss to Belgium.

“I'm not a soccer fan, but there's a lot of interest in it,” DeSantis remarked during the program. His lack of interest in the sport didn't prevent him from making a harsh assessment: “I think the U.S. laid a big egg the other day against Belgium. I mean, again, I don't even know that much about soccer, but I tell you, they got their rear end kicked, no question about it.”

DeSantis's comments come at a time when Miami, a city within his gubernatorial purview, has been bustling with soccer fervor, hosting several World Cup matches. Adding a personal touch to his engagement with the event, DeSantis attended the Brazil-Scotland match last month. Following the game, he made headlines by taking a Scotland fan to the well-known Joe’s Stone Crab restaurant in Miami, a move he highlighted on his social media.

Despite his self-professed distance from soccer, DeSantis’s straightforward take on the U.S. team’s defeat has stirred conversation among fans and critics alike. His critique underscores a broader national disappointment, reflecting the high expectations placed on the U.S. team in international competitions.

As Florida continues to host World Cup festivities, Governor DeSantis's intersection with the sport, whether through critical commentary or social engagements, highlights the pervasive impact of the World Cup, transcending even those who might not typically follow the sport.