Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

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All three leaders of the North American nations hosting the 2026 World Cup, the United States, Mexico, and Canada, were absent from the tournament's opening matches. The BBC video explores why Trump, along with his Mexican and Canadian counterparts, skipped the event, examining the political and logistical factors behind their no-shows. The absence of these heads of state from a major sporting event that their countries are jointly hosting represents an unusual diplomatic moment for the tournament.