Unpleasant scenes! Donald Trump remains on stage during Spain’s World Cup trophy celebration; Gianni Infantino enters – WATCH

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NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump became one of the biggest talking points after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Trump stood next to Spain’s players as they received the World Cup trophy and remained on stage during the celebrations. Trump stepped aside only after FIFA president Gianni Infantino pulled him away, allowing captain Rodrigo to lift the trophy with his teammates. The moment quickly went viral on social media.The American president also presented the Spanish players with the FIFA World Cup trophy after the final at the New York New Jersey stadium.

Boos greet Trump during trophy presentation

As Trump and Infantino walked onto the field for the trophy presentation after the game, boos echoed through the stadium. Trump, who arrived at the stadium by helicopter, congratulated the players by shaking hands as they walked across the podium before standing with the Spanish team to present the trophy.

Torres fired Spain to their second World Cup title

Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time thanks to a 106th-minute goal from substitute Ferran Torres.Spain dominated possession and created many more chances throughout the match, while Lionel Messi’s Argentina managed to force extra time before eventually conceding.Torres was quickest to react to a loose ball in the box, firing a left-footed shot under the crossbar to seal Spain’s second FIFA World Cup title, their first since 2010.

Trump’s earlier World Cup controversy

Trump had earlier found himself at the center of controversy during the tournament after he called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to US forward Folarin Balogun in a group stage match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Balogun’s one-game suspension was later overturned, allowing him to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium, where the United States lost 4–1.