Trump and Infantino booed at World Cup final ceremony

Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino were booed as they entered the field for the World Cup trophy presentation at New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday, in a ceremony that followed Spain’s victory over defending champions Argentina in the final.

Boos during the trophy presentation

The reaction from the crowd came as Trump and Infantino stepped out for the post-match ceremony. Trump, attending his first match of this summer’s World Cup, was part of the presentation after the United States co-hosted the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.

Spain had just secured the title with a 1-0 win over Argentina. After handing over the trophy, Trump then appeared to linger near the podium while the Spanish players began their celebrations.

Infantino ushers Trump away

As Spain marked their World Cup triumph, Trump attempted to remain with the team at the side of the podium. Infantino then moved him away, bringing an end to the awkward moment during the celebrations.

The scene added an unusual coda to the final, with the focus briefly shifting from Spain’s achievement to the reception for two of the most recognisable figures involved in the ceremony.

Echoes of last summer

The moment recalled a similar episode at the same stadium during last summer’s Club World Cup. On that occasion, Trump presented the trophy to Chelsea and then tried to join the celebrations, prompting bemused reactions from the players.

This time, the pattern repeated itself on an even bigger stage, with Spain’s World Cup celebrations briefly intersecting with a political and administrative sideshow.

Spain crowned champions

Despite the distraction at full-time, the central story remained Spain’s success against Argentina. The final saw Spain defeat the defending champions to lift the World Cup, sealing the title in front of a crowd at New York New Jersey stadium.

• Trump was attending his first match of this summer’s World Cup.
• The tournament was co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final.
• Trump and Infantino were booed during the trophy ceremony.