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1. USA vs Paraguay LIVE: Folarin Balogun double sees rampant co-hosts make World Cup 2026 statement

   USA begin Group D against Paraguay after Katy Perry headlined the opening ceremony, while President Donald Trump is not in attendance for the opening match of the tournament for Mauricio Pochettino’s side

2. Trump posts video of deadly strike on Tren de Aragua’s leader just minutes after US kicks off historic World Cup match

   The US had previously charged the Venezuelan with providing material support to terrorism and directing a criminal enterprise

3. Empty seats at US World Cup opener raise questions over ticket prices

4. UFC Freedom 250: Start time, card and how to watch White House fights this weekend

   President Donald Trump is a close friend of UFC boss Dana White, who is putting on fights to celebrate 250 years of the United States

5. UFC Freedom 250 press conference LIVE: Dana White plays down weather issues after Lincoln Memorial delay

   Two days before seven fights occur on the White House South Lawn, the protagonists will share a stage and trade jibes

6. Mexican restaurant chain closes all locations across US

7. Crews begin work to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court ruling

8. Empty seats at USA’s opening World Cup match after ticket price controversy

   Most matches at the World Cup has gone ahead in front of some empty seats despite Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s claim that demand has been ‘unprecedented’

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10. Katy Perry and Future kick off World Cup 2026 USA opening ceremony