Former U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a mixed reaction from fans during the closing moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with sections of the crowd audibly booing as they stepped onto the pitch.
The incident occurred at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, shortly after Spain secured a narrow 1–0 victory over defending champions Argentina to lift the coveted World Cup trophy.
Trump, who attended the high-profile match alongside Infantino, was seated among dignitaries throughout the game.
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However, their appearance during the medal presentation ceremony drew a noticeable wave of jeers from parts of the over 80,000-strong crowd, even as others cheered and celebrated Spain’s triumph.
The final itself was a tightly contested encounter, with Spain edging Argentina in front of a global audience, marking a historic moment for the European side.
The reaction to Trump and Infantino has since sparked widespread conversations across social media platforms, with many observers highlighting the growing intersection between global football, politics, and public sentiment on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
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