United States President Donald Trump is set to miss the country's World Cup opener on Friday against Paraguay, opting instead to fulfill duties related to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event scheduled for Sunday, June 14. The 79-year-old president, who recently attended the New York Knicks NBA Finals match against the San Antonio Spurs, will reportedly participate in walk-throughs for the UFC event, according to sources.
Administration Representation at the Match
The State Department has confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the game and meet with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena. He will be joined by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. The match, part of the controversial World Cup tournament, kicks off on Thursday, with the US facing Paraguay on Friday.
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