The United States is scheduled to begin its World Cup 2026 campaign with a match against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening, according to reports from The Independent and Yahoo Sports. Both outlets also say Donald Trump is expected to skip attending the opener. While the coverage notes Trump’s absence from the USA–Paraguay game, each source refers to a separate sporting event he plans to attend over the weekend. The reports do not change the core match details: the USA opener is set for Friday evening in Los Angeles against Paraguay. Beyond the venue, opponent, and timing, the stories focus on the question of Trump’s participation in the broader tournament campaign rather than any on-field preview. The accounts are aligned on the plan for USA’s first World Cup match and on Trump’s expected decision not to attend that opener, with attention then shifting to another scheduled sports appearance during the weekend.