Trump did not want to leave the stage during Spain's award ceremony at the 2026 World Cup
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US President Donald Trump did not leave the podium when the Spanish national team was lifting the winners' trophy. The FIFA president had to intervene in the situation.
US President Donald Trump did not leave the podium during the awards ceremony after the FIFA World Cup final when the Spanish national team lifted the winners' trophy, UNN reports citing All Out Soccer.
Details
According to the publication, US President Donald Trump refused to leave the podium as the Spanish national team players celebrated their victory.
The article notes that FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced to run across the stage to intervene in the situation.
Context
On Sunday, the Spanish national team defeated the then-world champion Argentina in the tournament final. The match took place at MetLife Stadium and ended with a score of 1-0. Argentina played the match with ten players. Thus, Spain won the World Cup final and lifted the winners' trophy during the awards ceremony.
Recall
US President Donald Trump called on FIFA to choose the United States as the host for a future World Cup without Canada and Mexico. He also spoke about a proposal for a joint tournament between the US and China.