Donald Trump stays on stage during Spain's World Cup trophy ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
At the FIFA World Cup trophy ceremony on July 19, U.S. President Donald Trump remained on the podium while Spain celebrated their 1-0 victory over Argentina. The match, held at MetLife Stadium, saw Ferran Torres score the winning goal after a red card was shown to Enzo Fernández. Trump’s presence drew boos from the crowd, and despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s efforts to get him to leave the stage, he lingered during Spain's celebration. Eventually, Infantino intervened to escort Trump away, allowing Spain’s captain, Rodri, to lift the trophy uninterrupted.
- •Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup Final.
- •Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time.
- •Trump faced boos from the crowd throughout the event.
- •Infantino urged Trump to vacate the stage during the trophy presentation.
- •Spain secures their second World Cup title.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump refuses to leave World Cup trophy ceremony as Spain celebrate
"U.S. President Donald Trump refused to leave the podium as Spain lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, with Gianni Infantino forced to jog across the stage to intervene
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