{"id":11798,"date":"2026-07-20T18:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11798"},"modified":"2026-07-20T18:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T13:54:43","slug":"trump-politely-pushed-aside-in-spain-world-cup-victory-shoot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=11798","title":{"rendered":"Trump \u2018Politely Pushed\u2019 Aside In Spain World Cup Victory Shoot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain\u2019s World Cup triumph was overshadowed by controversy after U.S. President <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a><\/strong> became a major talking point during the post-match celebrations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The politician, who attended the final and took part in the trophy presentation alongside FIFA president <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/gianni-infantino\/\">Gianni Infantino<\/a><\/strong>, drew widespread attention for remaining close to Spain\u2019s players as they celebrated their victory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment has since gone viral on social media, leading to mockery of Donald Trump with the Spanish team completely editing him out of their official photo.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Spain\u2019s players refused to celebrate with Trump after the U.S. president attempted to insert himself into the middle of their victory photo. He was politely pushed aside. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x82yxxCZgw\">pic.twitter.com\/x82yxxCZgw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/YourAnonCentral\/status\/2079014192590500330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain\u2019s World Cup victory over Argentina should have been the defining story of Sunday\u2019s final, but much of the post-match conversation centered on U.S. President Donald Trump, whose presence during the trophy presentation sparked widespread discussion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The country secured the championship with an extra-time winner from Ferran Torres, defeating Argentina in a dramatic final. While the match delivered plenty of excitement, tensions flared after the final whistle as several Argentine players and staff members reacted angrily in scenes that overshadowed the conclusion of the contest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Spain\u2019s players prepared to celebrate their victory, Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the field for the trophy presentation. However, the spotlight briefly shifted away from the champions when Trump remained close to the team during the celebrations, despite apparent efforts to clear the stage for the players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photographs from the ceremony showed the president applauding and acknowledging spectators while Spanish captain Rodri lifted the trophy nearby. The moment quickly generated discussion online, with many observers focusing on Trump\u2019s presence, especially as he politely got ushered to the side by Rodri, before being further pulled away by Infantino.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-president-has-been-viciously-mocked-online-as-spain-edits-him-out-of-their-photo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The President Has Been Viciously Mocked Online As Spain Edits Him Out Of Their Photo<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Trump still managed to remain in the shot, leading to the Spanish team completely editing him out of the photo shared on their page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To add to the controversial moment, a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheRealALM\/status\/2078995389278212232?s=20\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">hot mic<\/a> caught an SBS commentator speaking about Trump standing too close to the Spanish team as they posed to celebrate their win, with the person saying, \u201cThey can edit him out of that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over on social media, things were more brutal, as comments poured in from all over the world, slamming the president for refusing to clear the stage for the footballers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It happened again! Trump lingers on the stage as Infantino tries to direct him off of it so Spain can lift the World Cup trophy. \ud83e\udd23 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZvZSb67wbL\">pic.twitter.com\/ZvZSb67wbL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/michaeljduarte\/status\/2078974824743944478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One account <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CalltoActivism\/status\/2078989224678756466?s=20\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">wrote<\/a> in a viral post, \u201cWORLD WIDE HUMILIATION: Trump hands the World Cup trophy to Spain, then refuses to get off stage, despite Gianni Infantino trying to direct him off of it. This might be the most embarrassing thing I have ever seen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another viral post <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/I_amMukhtar\/status\/2078975410881122370?s=20\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">noted<\/a>, \u201cTrump has no shame, and he knows exactly what he\u2019s doing. Get off the f-cking stage and let the players have their moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-donald-trump-praises-spain-and-calls-for-another-u-s-hosted-world-cup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donald Trump Praises Spain And Calls For Another U.S-Hosted World Cup<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-Iraq-PM-meet-up-788x525.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=525,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-Iraq-PM-meet-up-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump waits outside the White House\" class=\"wp-image-819245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-Iraq-PM-meet-up-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-Iraq-PM-meet-up-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking afterward, Trump praised Spain\u2019s performance and acknowledged their superiority on the day. \u201cThey both played well. I would say Spain played better,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was very exciting. It looked like Spain dominated, but it was a very close match.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president also described the tournament as \u201cone of the greatest events of any kind,\u201d pointing to the large number of international visitors who traveled to North America for the competition. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople have come from all over the world and loved our country. We have showed our country in a different light, and it was a great thing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, Trump expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of bringing another World Cup to the United States in the future. He said: \u201cBased on the numbers, we will be requesting it immediately. We have to do this again, and we have to do this again while I am around, hear that, Gianni?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump added: \u201cYou should choose the United States of America again. This time, we will leave Canada and Mexico out. You choose us and pick somebody else for the next one, and that\u2019ll take some of the anger, hatred, and steam out of everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-donald-trump-s-trophy-presentation-came-days-after-harsh-criticism-of-spain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a\/>Donald Trump\u2019s Trophy Presentation Came Days After Harsh Criticism Of Spain<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gianni-Infantino-Donald-Trump-788x525.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=525,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gianni-Infantino-Donald-Trump-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump in the White House\" class=\"wp-image-806757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gianni-Infantino-Donald-Trump-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Gianni-Infantino-Donald-Trump-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Kleponis \u2013 CNP \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appearance was particularly notable because it came less than two weeks after Trump publicly criticized Spain during a dispute over NATO spending.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a joint press conference in Ankara, Turkey, with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump voiced frustration with Spain\u2019s contributions to the alliance, describing the country as an unreliable partner and threatening economic consequences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSpain is a wasted cause. We don\u2019t want to do any trade business with Spain anymore, by the way. I\u2019d like to cut it off,\u201d Trump said at the time. He later added that Spain was a \u201cterrible partner in NATO\u201d and used even harsher language while discussing the country\u2019s role in the alliance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey don\u2019t participate, they don\u2019t pay. I don\u2019t want anything to do with Spain. Cut off all trade with Spain, please. Including visits. We don\u2019t want anything to do,\u201d he continued. \u201cWe don\u2019t have to trade with them. I don\u2019t want to do any more trade with them. Make it immediately. Don\u2019t even talk to them. They\u2019re hopeless. Bad people.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-donald-trump-adds-world-cup-final-to-list-of-major-sporting-appearances\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a\/>Donald Trump Adds World Cup Final To List Of Major Sporting Appearances<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-signs-executive-order-788x525.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 3 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=525,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-signs-executive-order-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Trump meets reporters\" class=\"wp-image-820368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=525%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-signs-executive-order-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=285%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Donald-Trump-signs-executive-order-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Al Drago \u2013 Pool via CNP \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The World Cup final marked another addition to Trump\u2019s growing list of appearances at major sporting events since returning to office. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past two years, he has attended the Super Bowl, the U.S. Open, the Daytona 500, the Ryder Cup, several golf tournaments, college football\u2019s national championship game, and Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where he was met with boos from parts of the crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His appearance at the World Cup final also marked a historic first, making him the first sitting U.S. president to attend a World Cup final held on American soil. When the United States previously hosted the tournament in 1994, then-President Bill Clinton did not attend the championship match, with Vice President Al Gore instead handling the trophy presentation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump has also developed a strong working relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino. During the tournament, reports indicated that he personally contacted the FIFA chief regarding the suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun following a controversial red card in the knockout stage. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FIFA later overturned the ban, allowing Balogun to return to action. However, the episode generated widespread debate and added another layer of scrutiny to the U.S. team\u2019s campaign, which ultimately ended with an elimination loss to Belgium.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain\u2019s World Cup triumph was overshadowed by controversy after U.S. President Donald Trump became a major talking point during the post-match celebrations. The politician, who attended the final and took part in the trophy presentation alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, drew widespread attention for remaining close to Spain\u2019s players as they celebrated their victory. 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