WASHINGTON.- The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubiowill lead the delegation of the government of donald trump in the opening match of Group D of the World Cup 2026 between the local team and Paraguayon Friday in Los Angelesreported the State Department this Wednesday.
Rubio, the main US diplomat, will be accompanied by the Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffyand the senator Markwayne Mullin.
He North America World Cup It is “a historic moment for the Trump administration, showcasing American leadership and hospitality before a global audience as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary,” said the State Department spokesperson. Tommy Piggott.
On the sidelines of the party, Rubio will meet with the Paraguayan president, Santiago Pena“to advance the strategic partnership between the United States and Paraguay, which encompasses regional security, trade and investment, and emerging technologies,” added Piggott.
USA co-hosts the World Cup along with Canada and Mexicowhich will host the opening match of the tournament on Thursday between Tri and South Africa.
Trump said Wednesday that he plans to attend a World Cup game, but did not specify which one.
The president of the FIFA, Gianni Infantinohas said that he hopes Trump will present the trophy to the champion in the final, on July 19, in East Rutherford (New Jersey), as he did in Club World Cup last year.
Players will be represented on the Council
From now on the players will have their place in the meetings of the FIFA Councilthe main decision-making body of the organization that governs football, held this Wednesday the FIFProthe main representation association of professional footballers.
“The voice of the players will be represented in meetings of the FIFA Council, thanks to an observer status with the right to speak when issues relating to footballers are examined,” FIFPro explained in a statement, announcing the signing of a new agreement protocol with FIFA.
This agreement associates, from now on, FIFPro with “all important reforms relating to the welfare of players”, celebrated the association, which emphasizes that it will from now on work with FIFA regarding the international calendar of matches or the transfer system, two issues that regularly cause friction.
