INGLEWOOD, CA — Amid the celebrities and athletes, are ensuring to catch the of the 2026 World Cup.
The USMNT opened its event journey towards Paraguay on Friday, June 12 at SoFi Stadium, bringing the nationwide highlight because it tries to attain its most profitable run since reaching the quarterfinals in 2002 – all whereas enjoying on dwelling soil.
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With the primary World Cup match within the U.S. since 1994, and FIFA marking the event with a grand opening ceremony, there are many notable individuals within the stands to absorb the spectacle.
leads USA delegation at World Cup sport
The most important U.S. politician on the USMNT opener is Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the official U.S. delegation to the match. Throughout nationwide anthems, Rubio sat with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Paraguayan president Santiago Peña.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Secretary of Homeland Safety Markwayne Mullin accompanied Rubio.
Peña was in attendance to see his nationwide group’s first World Cup match since 2010, and was to fulfill with Rubio on the stadium “to advance the U.S.-Paraguay strategic partnership spanning regional safety, commerce and funding, and rising expertise,” the State Division stated.
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No, the U.S. president isn’t attending the sport at SoFi Stadium.
The choice breaks current developments as host nation leaders have been within the crowd for his or her respective nationwide group’s World Cup opening match since 2014. Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum attended Mexico’s match on Thursday, June 11 and Canada Prime Minister was at his nation’s match earlier on Friday.
However Trump plans to attend the World Cup ultimate on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, .
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US Draw assistant Shaquille O’Neal poses on the crimson carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup happening within the US, Canada and Mexico, on the Kennedy Middle, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.
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US Draw assistant Shaquille O’Neal poses on the crimson carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup happening within the US, Canada and Mexico, on the Kennedy Middle, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.
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Chief Soccer Officer of FIFA Jill Ellis poses on the crimson carpet upon arrival to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup happening within the US, Canada and Mexico, on the Kennedy Middle, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.
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Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Middle for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Crimson Carpet Host Eli Manning and Draw Assistant Shaquille O’Neal arrive on the crimson carpet forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.
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Former footballer Blaise Matuidi arrives on the crimson carpet forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.
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Photographs present Trump and celebs collect for 2026 World Cup draw
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella arrives on the crimson carpet forward of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw.
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Javier Pastore poses on the crimson carpet previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Middle for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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