World Cup 2026 live: Trump ‘set to miss’ USA’s opening game as coach Pochettino addresses co-hosts’ ‘arrogance’

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·11 June 2026

World Cup 2026 live: Trump ‘set to miss’ USA’s opening game as coach Pochettino addresses co-hosts’ ‘arrogance’

The World Cup 2026 is upon us, with the opening match kicking off in Mexico City this evening – after the first of three opening ceremonies, with Shakira and Burna Boy headlining this one.

Donald Trump looks set not to attend the USA’s opening match against Paraguay on Friday, while US coach Mauricio Pochettino has discussed the “arrogance” around US football. “I accept the arrogance of Spain, Argentina, England, France... ,” said Pochettino in an interview with El Pais. “But when I see arrogance in the United States I think there’s a bit of confusion. I think in soccer there’s a mismatch between what they think they are and what they are.”