New Delhi: President of the United States Donald Trump Spain became one of the hottest topics after winning the 2026 World Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Argentina at the New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Trump stood next to Spanish players as they received their World Cup trophies and remained on the podium during the celebrations. After FIFA president Gianni Infantino pulled him away, Trump stepped aside and allowed captain Rodri to lift the trophy with his teammates. The moment quickly went viral on social media.The President of the United States also handed the World Cup trophy to the Spanish players after the final at the New Jersey Stadium in New York.
Booth greets Trump at awards ceremony
The stadium was booed as Trump and Infantino walked onto the pitch for the awards ceremony after the game. Trump arrived at the stadium by helicopter, shook hands with the players as they walked onto the stage and congratulated them, then stood with Spain during the awards ceremony.
Torres leads Spain to second World Cup title
After overtime, Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 with a goal from substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.Spain dominated possession throughout the game and created more chances; Lionel MessiArgentina finally conceded in overtime.Torres reacted fastest to the ball in the box and fired a left-footed shot under the crossbar to help Spain win their second World Cup title and their first since 2010.
Trump’s earlier World Cup controversy
Trump earlier found himself at the center of controversy during the World Cup after he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s red card in a group-stage match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Balogun’s one-game suspension was later lifted and he was able to play in the round of 16 against Belgium, but the United States lost 4-1.
