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President Donald Trump volition not beryllium successful attendance erstwhile the United States opens its World Cup competition against Paraguay connected Friday (June 12, 2026) successful Inglewood, Calif.
That was confirmed by Andrew Giuliani, the CEO of the World Cup task force, successful an interview with a vigor presumption successful the United Kingdom.
“He’s not going to extremity up attending the opening game,” Mr. Giuliani told TalkSport on Thursday (June 11, 2026). “As we’ve said, his scheduling is tight. But I cognize he’s going to beryllium engaged passim this World Cup.
He needs to beryllium successful Washington, D.C., aboriginal in the weekend. He is hosting the UFC Freedom 250 astatine the White House connected Sunday (June 14), his 80th birthday.
While it is uncommon for a head of authorities from a big state to miss the nation’s World Cup opener, it is not unprecedented. President Claudia Sheinbaum of co-host Mexico was not successful attendance connected Thursday (June 11, 2026) erstwhile her nation defeated South Africa 2-0. The Mexican authorities held a contention to springiness distant Sheinbaum’s seat.
The U.S. delegation volition beryllium led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. The State Department confirmed their attendance successful a quality merchandise earlier this week.
Mr. Giuliani, the lad of erstwhile New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said helium wasn’t definite erstwhile Mr. Trump would marque an appearance.
“Having known President Trump for present 30 years, what I tin archer you is: expect the unexpected. Always expect a cliffhanger with him,” Mr. Giuliani said. “Throughout the people of this tournament, it wouldn’t astonishment maine if we see him prosecute much and much with the World Cup.”
A sports fan, Mr. Trump has attended several large events portion president, including Game 3 of the NBA Finals astatine Madison Square Garden earlier this week. He was met with a chorus of boos.
