Marco Rubio attends USMNT World Cup opener with Gianni Infantino

The U.S. men's national team began its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on June 12. Notable attendees included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who sat with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Paraguayan president Santiago Peña. The match marks the first World Cup game in the U.S. since 1994, highlighting a return of the event to American soil. This match is significant for the U.S. team as it seeks a successful run, aiming for its best performance since 2002. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, is not present at this match but plans to attend the World Cup final on July 19.

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