New Jersey: US President Donald Trump found himself at the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy presentation after Spain’s victory over Argentina, following an awkward moment on the winners’ podium.
Trump, who attended the final alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, presented the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after the team’s 1-0 extra-time victory.
Awkward moment during trophy presentation
As Spain’s players gathered to celebrate with the trophy, Trump remained on the podium for several moments instead of immediately stepping aside. Television footage showed Rodri appearing to gesture for space as the team prepared for their celebration.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino then escorted Trump towards the side of the podium, allowing Spain’s players to continue their title celebrations.
The incident quickly went viral on social media, with clips of the ceremony generating widespread discussion among football fans.
Boos greet Trump and Infantino
Earlier in the evening, Trump and Infantino were reportedly greeted with boos from sections of the crowd when they walked onto the pitch for the presentation ceremony.
Trump watched the final alongside Infantino as Spain defeated defending champions Argentina before more than 80,000 spectators at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Another video circulating online also showed a brief interaction involving Argentina defender Cristian Romero and Trump, which became another talking point on social media.
Despite the attention surrounding the presentation ceremony, Spain’s victory remained the night’s biggest sporting story as they secured their second FIFA World Cup title with a hard-fought win over Argentina.
The final also marked an emotional end to Argentina’s campaign, with Spain’s triumph ushering in a new chapter in world football.#DonaldTrump #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Spain #Argentina #Rodri #GianniInfantino #Football #WorldNews #NewsKarnataka
