Donald Trump will not attend the United States’ first match of the World Cup against Paraguay. Instead, Senator Marco Rubio will represent the administration at the game. The reason for Trump’s absence was not immediately specified in the report. This decision comes as the US men’s national soccer team begins its competition in the World Cup. Rubio’s attendance signals continued White House interest in the tournament despite the President’s non-attendance. Further details regarding potential presidential engagement with the World Cup later in the tournament remain unclear. This is the first time the US has qualified for the World Cup since 2014.