20.07.2026 07:10
The moments between Lamine Yamal and Donald Trump during the medal ceremony after Spain's World Cup victory became a hot topic. In the footage, Yamal was seen first pulling his hand back, then shaking hands with Trump. Those moments quickly resonated widely in the world press and on social media.
Spain won its second World Cup championship by defeating Argentina 1-0 with a goal in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. The only goal of the match was scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.
During the medal ceremony following the final, players passed by protocol members to receive their medals. Among those present at the ceremony were FIFA President Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump.
Lamine Yamal is seen making contact with the protocol members before him, but when he reached Trump's spot, he pulled his hand toward his body. As Trump's extended hand for a handshake remained in the air, the Spanish star, after the handshake, immediately turned to the next protocol members without hesitation.
THOSE MOMENTS LEFT A MARK ON THE CEREMONY
Yamal's action led to comments that he deliberately refused to shake hands with Trump. However, the young footballer has not yet made a statement regarding the incident. Thus, the reason for the action remains unknown, while the images became one of the most discussed moments after the World Cup final.
TRUMP WAS ALSO ON THE AGENDA DURING THE CUP CELEBRATIONS
Donald Trump also drew attention by remaining on the platform during the celebrations of the Spanish players at the trophy ceremony. Reports in the foreign press indicated that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had to guide Trump and that there were reactions from the stands.
SPAIN AT THE TOP AFTER 16 YEARS
Spain, which won its first World Cup in 2010, ended its 16-year drought with the victory over Argentina. The embrace between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the match was also etched in memory as a moment uniting two different generations of football.