Donald Trump made an appearance at the World Cup 2026 final on Sunday in New Jersey, where he witnessed Spain’s 1-0 triumph over Argentina. During the match, Trump declared his neutrality, stating, “I won’t root for any team. I just say it’s hard to win against Messi. He’s a great player.” However, Spain emerged victorious, and Trump descended onto the field alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present the medals and trophy.
As he entered the field to award the medals to both teams, he was met with boos and whistles from the crowd, as reported by The Independent and The Washington Post. Following the medal ceremony, the traditional group photo was taken, with the Spanish team joyously receiving a replica of the trophy. Unfamiliar with the ceremony’s customs, Trump positioned himself on the edge of the photo.
Images of the American leader joining the Spanish team for their group photo were shared by the White House on social media. Infantino made attempts to subtly distance Trump from the victorious team as the photo was being taken.
Trump’s involvement mirrored his previous participation at the FIFA Club World Cup ceremony in 2026, where he had similarly joined a trophy celebration. Afterward, he lingered briefly, watching the celebration of the Spanish team.
The decisive goal of the match came from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute after a pass from Nico Williams, securing Spain’s victory in a game that saw Argentina reduced to 10 players following a red card issued to Enzo Fernandez. Spain’s dominance throughout the match marked a significant achievement in their World Cup journey.
