Spain crowned an extraordinary run by winning the 2026 World Cup, confirming themselves as the strongest and most complete team in the tournament. Ferran Torres decided the final against Argentina in extra time, but the most curious moment of the evening came during the award ceremony. On stage, next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, was also Donald Trump. The presence of the American president created great anticipation and some embarrassment: after last year’s incident at the Club World Cup, when Trump positioned himself at the center of the official photos of the Chelsea champions, many wondered if the same scene would be repeated.
This time, however, Rodri intervened. The captain of Spain, with the World Cup trophy in hand, patiently waited for Trump to move aside before starting the celebrations. The midfielder delayed until the U.S. president was almost completely out of the main shots, allowing La Roja to celebrate without intruders at the center of the image. Trump still remained on stage, albeit off to the right, before being invited by Infantino to step down. A compromise solution that avoided the “overturn” seen in the past, but did not completely eliminate the embarrassment.
Read more World Cup 2026, Messi and Argentina defeated: Spain world champion | Libero Quotidiano.it
World Cup 2026, Messi and Argentina defeated: Spain world champion
Spain on top of the world. Luis de la Fuente’s team is crowned World Champion for the second time in his…
This is not the first time Trump has been at the center of controversy in this World Cup. From the “Balogun case,” resolved with a phone call to Infantino to cancel a suspension, to the permission to touch the Cup shortly before the final, the American president has repeatedly overstepped traditional protocols. Thanks to Rodri’s smart move, Spain was still able to preserve a historic photo of their victory.
