20.07.2026 02:10
US President Trump insisted on staying in Spain's trophy lifting photo even though he should not have been there. It was seen that FIFA President Gianni Infantino repeatedly tried to pull Trump aside, but Trump insisted on remaining in the photo frame.
Exciting moments were experienced in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Final. In the grand final, which ended goalless in regular time, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 with a single goal in extra time to become world champions.
INFANTINO'S EFFORT DID NOT WORK ON TRUMP
With the final whistle at the end of extra time, the Spanish national team celebrated a great joy, while unusual moments were recorded during the trophy ceremony. According to the ceremony protocol, US President Donald Trump, who should not have been on stage when the captain lifted the trophy, insisted on standing next to the players and the trophy.
In images reflected on cameras, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was seen politely trying to pull Trump aside and leave the champion team alone. However, despite Infantino's guidance, Trump did not budge from his spot and insisted on staying in the championship photo frame, all moments recorded live.
HE DID THE SAME LAST YEAR
Trump's insistence on being part of the championship celebrations did not seem unfamiliar to football fans. The US President had displayed a similar attitude during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy ceremony. At that time as well, Trump preferred to stand in the middle of the stage during the historic moments when the champion team lifted the trophy, and he faced days of criticism in the sports world for allegedly "pushing protocol boundaries."