- Donald Trump has not yet attended any World Cup 2026 matches, despite the US being one of the host nations.
- Andrew Giuliani, head of Trump's World Cup task force, suggested his absence is because “he likes a good cliffhanger' to keep people watching.
- Trump has recently attended other sporting events, such as an NBA Finals game where he was booed, and a UFC fight.
- Sources indicate Trump is currently preoccupied with July 4 celebrations and may only attend a semi-final if the US team progresses, or the final to present the trophy.
- Other host nation leaders, including Canada's Prime Minister and Mexico's President, also missed their national teams' opening matches, while various US officials and Democrats have attended games.
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