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In a move that raised questions hours before the start of the US team’s 2026 World Cup campaign, US media reports revealed President Donald Trump’s stance on attending his country’s opening game against Paraguay.
On Thursday, The Athletic magazine, citing informed sources, said: Trump will not be present at Los Angeles Stadium, where Friday’s showdown takes place local timeIt is the USA’s first home match in the historic version of the tournament.
In the same context, the White House or the State Department have not yet released any official comments on the reports, with the aim of confirming or denying what is being said about the opening game of the American team.
A State Department spokesman said earlier that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the meeting, leading a high-level government delegation that includes Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullen, marking high-level political representation despite the president’s absence.
The match takes place within the framework of the group tournament, which includes, in addition to Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
The United States co-hosts the tournament with Mexico and Canada, the largest in World Cup history with 48 teams and 104 matches leading up to the finals.
The tournament officially kicks off today, Thursday night, with Mexico taking on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, 24 hours before the American hosts arrive.
