US President Donald Trump and Fifa President Gianni Infantino with the World Cup trophy throughout the trophy presentation. — Reuters
Spain gained the Fifa World Cup 2026, beating Argentina in a dramatic last, however US President Donald Trump stole headlines for the fallacious causes after he remained on stage because the Spanish staff lifted the trophy, drawing sharp criticism from social media customers worldwide.
Regardless of being met by resounding boos as he walked onto the pitch with Fifa President Gianni Infantino, Trump gained consideration on the finish of the match.
Trump co-presented the trophy to Spain alongside Infantino. He briefly lingered on stage as Infantino tried to guide him away whereas the Spanish staff held the trophy aloft in celebration, prompting social media customers’ criticism.
The 80-year-old US chief even did a fast model of his trademark “Trump dance” in entrance of the Spanish gamers.
“Donald Trump did not want to let Spain celebrate their win without him,” wrote a person, sharing a clip that exhibits Trump not strolling off the stage.
“It happened again,” a person penned on social media after the 80-year-old president got here into the highlight once more.
Netizens additionally slammed him over what they described as a disrespectful act.
The match is the primary World Cup fixture that Trump has attended, in an uncommon transfer for the US president, who relishes public occasions.
