Trump surprises US team before World Cup opener

U.S. President Donald Trump made a brief supportive phone call to his national team ahead of their opening match in the 2026 World Cup, but he will not attend the scheduled game against Paraguay. Instead, the Secretary of State, the Minister of Transport, and the Minister of Homeland Security attended the match on his behalf. Trump expressed his best wishes to the team, while the coach and players confirmed that they benefited from the moral support. This gesture is unusual for a host country's head of state, as previous presidents of hosting nations have typically attended World Cup openers.

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