Trump expected to miss USA’s opening 2026 World Cup game vs Paraguay
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:39 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The USA opens its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening. Reports indicate President Donald Trump will not be present, delegating attendance to officials including Secretary of State Mark Rubio. Trump's absence follows his attendance at other sporting events, despite mixed public reception. Instead, he will host a UFC event at the White House on Saturday, coinciding with his 80th birthday. The tournament has faced criticism over high ticket prices and strict visa requirements for fans from participating countries.
- •USA plays Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 11
- •Trump will not attend the match
- •Secretary of State Mark Rubio will represent
- •Trump hosting a UFC event on June 12
- •World Cup faces controversy over ticket prices and visa policies
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — USA: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — USA vs. Paraguay weather for World Cup 2026 group play matchup
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is Donald Trump at the World Cup? Live updates on president's 2026 opening ceremony plans
- 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — USA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Will Donald Trump be at the USA’s first 2026 World Cup game against Paraguay?
"USA are in their own backyard this summer as the FIFA World Cup arrives on home soil for the first time in 32 years, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side desperate to make a statement in front of their o...
"FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump’s attendance in doubt.
"USMNT will take on Paraguay this Friday. Here's your where to watch, weather, who to watch and more.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:40 AMUSA: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
USA are in their own backyard this summer as the FIFA World Cup arrives on home soil for the first time in 32 years, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side desperate to make a statement in front of their o...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:02 AMUSA vs. Paraguay weather for World Cup 2026 group play matchup
USMNT will take on Paraguay this Friday. Here's your where to watch, weather, who to watch and more.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:00 AMIs Donald Trump at the World Cup? Live updates on president's 2026 opening ceremony plans
Here's the latest if Trump is at United States vs. Paraguay.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:39 AMUSA vs Paraguay: World Cup 2026 group match – Trump, schedule, lineups
FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump’s attendance in doubt.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:59 PMWill Donald Trump be at the USA’s first 2026 World Cup game against Paraguay?
USA will begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening
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