20.07.2026 14:50
World Cup champion Spain used a photo editing application to remove US President Donald Trump from the team photo at the trophy ceremony.
The Spanish National Team, which etched a historic victory by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, made headlines in international public opinion with the championship pose they shared on social media after the trophy ceremony.
THEY REMOVED TRUMP FROM THE PHOTO
US President Donald Trump, who remained on the podium next to the players after the medal and trophy presentation, was removed from the official celebration image shared by the Spanish side thanks to a photo editing application.
TENSION BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES GROWS
Trump's move to stay on the podium and be in the championship celebration frame despite guidance from FIFA President Gianni Infantino drew backlash from Spanish public opinion. This cut made in the photo once again highlighted the escalating diplomatic and political tension between Washington and Madrid in recent times. The cold winds between the two countries due to foreign policy choices, global trade tariffs, and international security policies were assessed to have also spilled onto the football pitch through this symbolic confrontation on the podium.