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Trump skips US World Cup opener, Rubio leads delegation

Published 11 June 2026

President Donald Trump will not attend the United States' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, breaking with the tradition of host-nation leaders attending such events. Instead, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the official U.S.

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