Donald Trump faced a chorus of boos after joining Rodri, captain of Spain, on the podium for the trophy presentation following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The match took place at MetLife Stadium, where Trump was seated alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump, watched the thrilling encounter from behind bullet-proof glass. His involvement in the FIFA ceremony mirrored his appearance last year when he celebrated Chelsea's victory in the FIFA Club World Cup.

After presenting the trophy to Spain, Trump positioned himself for the initial lift, attempting to ensure his presence in the celebratory photo. However, Infantino subtly tried to guide him away from the spotlight.

The reaction from the crowd was overwhelmingly negative, with boos echoing throughout the stadium. The ambient noise level reached 78 decibels, spiking to 84 decibels amid the jeers directed at the president as he walked onto the pitch to shake hands with various guests, including Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and chairman of Newcastle.

During the ceremony, Trump handed out medals to the officials and players, marking a controversial moment in the celebrations following Spain's triumph, which was sealed by a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.