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Trump To Skip U.S. World Cup Opener In Los Angeles. President Donald Trump will not attend the first U.S.-based match of the FIFA World Cup, when the United States takes on Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday. The decision means Trump will miss the opening game on American soil despite repeatedly promoting the World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games as major international events taking place during his presidency. Instead, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the official U.S. delegation at the match, according to the State Department. The absence comes as the administration continues to deal with diplomatic and logistical challenges surrounding the tournament, including visa issues affecting some participating nations and delegations. Meanwhile, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is expected to attend the game after announcing plans for a four-day visit to California beginning on Thursday. The United States is co-hosting the expanded FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, with matches taking place across North America over the coming weeks. Trump has frequently described the tournament as an opportunity to showcase American strength and leadership on the global stage.
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