U.S. President Donald Trump is met with boos from spectators as he appears during the trophy ceremony at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (July 19). Multiple outlets report that the crowd’s reaction begins when Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino enter the field area and when Trump is featured on the stadium screens.
The final itself is between Spain and Argentina, with Spain winning 1-0 to claim the tournament title. Reports also describe Trump standing near the Spanish players and participating in the presentation sequence before being guided aside as captain Rodri prepares to lift the trophy. Some accounts note that Trump remains on the podium longer than expected during Spain’s trophy presentation.
Several outlets further place Trump among visiting leaders from host nations and nearby countries during the match and ceremony, including Infantino and officials such as Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney. Footage and differing descriptions are referenced by some outlets in relation to how and when the boos occur, but they agree on the overall incident: a public, audible crowd reaction directed at Trump during the ceremony segment.
