Trump will not attend the U.S. team's first match at the 2026 World Cup
Former U.S. President Donald Trump does not plan to attend the U.S. national team’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match between the U.S. and Paraguay will take place in Los Angeles. According to available information, Trump is not currently expected to attend the event.
The match between the U.S. and Paraguay will take place on the night of June 13 in Los Angeles. Paraguayan President Santiago Peña previously stated that he would attend the game. He will arrive in the U.S. on June 11 and plans to stay there for four days.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the official U.S. delegation to the match in place of the president.
The World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Politico reports this, citing its own sources.
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