Trump said the same seven words to every Spain and Argentina player after the World Cup final, a reader claims

President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Spain’s Lamin Yamal at the end of the World Cup soccer final match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) United States President Donald Trump reportedly gave the same congratulations to every player in Spain and Argentina during the medal ceremony after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, according to a professional lip reader.Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino on stage after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time at the New York New Jersey Stadium to win their second World Cup title. Ferran Torres’ winner in the 106th minute settled a tense finale that saw Argentina down to 10 men after Enzo Fernández’s second yellow card deep into normal time.The medal ceremony featured several world leaders alongside FIFA officials, with Trump greeting each player individually before presenting medals to the runners-up and newly crowned champions.

A lip reader claims Trump repeated the same message

According to professional lip reader Nicola Hickling of LipReader Ltd, Trump stuck to the same message as each player took to the stage.talk to MirrorHickling claimed Trump shook hands with all the players before telling them, “You’re a champion.”She added that Trump then followed up by saying, “Awesome player.”Rather than lengthy conversations, he suggested that the US president repeat the same words to each player, either placing a medal around their neck or patting them briefly on the chest before they moved down the presentation line.

President Donald J. Trump hands the metal to Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) during the World Cup soccer final match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

World leaders joined the medal ceremony

After the tournament, Trump attended a presentation alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.The leaders attended the official medal ceremony after Spain ended a memorable campaign by defeating defending champions Argentina in extra time.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente, left, is greeted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald J. Trump during a ceremony following the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spain’s win also extended their international unbeaten run to 38 matches, the longest in international football history, as Luis de la Fuente’s side completed another major triumph following their success at the European Championships.

Trump becomes the topic again after the presentation of the trophy

Although the focus was on Spain’s players, Trump once again became one of the main talking points after the final whistle.As Rodri prepared to lift the World Cup trophy alongside his team-mates, television cameras showed Trump remaining on stage during the celebrations before Gianni Infantino stepped in and appeared to lead him aside so Spain could enjoy a traditional trophy-raising photo.Trump then walked away from center stage as Spain celebrated with the World Cup trophy.

Spain players, left, cheer alongside President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the end of the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The moment mirrored his prominent appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup finals earlier in the year, although on this occasion his participation in the celebrations was considerably shorter.

Final overshadowed by late controversy

The eventful conclusion of the tournament was followed by the presentation of medals.Spain controlled much of the final before Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute of extra time.Argentina’s hopes had already suffered a major setback after Enzo Fernández was sent off in stoppage time for a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsí, leaving Lionel Scaloni to battle for extra time with 10 men.After the final whistle, the celebrations were briefly overshadowed by a mass confrontation between the players of both teams. Leandro Paredes was shown a straight red card after getting involved in an altercation with Spanish players, while Nahuel Molina was also among those at the center of the post-match brawl.Also read: Argentina star sent off after grabbing Spain player by the throat in ugly World Cup final scenesDespite the chaotic conclusion, the formal medal presentation went ahead as planned, with Trump congratulating both teams individually. According to professional lip reader Nicola Hickling, every player, regardless of whether they had a winner’s or runner-up medal, received the exact same message from the US president: “You’re a champion” followed by “Amazing Player”.