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Why Trump Skipped the U.S. World Cup Opener
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
Donald Trump did not attend the United States’ 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay because he is focused on a UFC event at the White House. Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum also missed her team’s opener, giving her ticket to a fan.
- 01Trump skipped the U.S. World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
- 02Marco Rubio led the American delegation, joined by Sean Duffy and Markwayne Mullin.
- 03Trump is preparing for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on Sunday.
- 04Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, and Sheinbaum gave her ticket away.
- 05The article says Trump likely had official Washington obligations and could not travel.
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