Trump and FIFA President join World Cup winner Spain onstage during trophy ceremony: Photos

President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined the Spanish players onstage during the World Cup 2026 trophy ceremony after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0, bringing the global sporting event held throughout the summer in the United States to a close.Spanish striker Ferran Torres scored the game’s lone goal in extra time not long after Argentina defender Enzo Fernandez received a red card. Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) scores their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) fails to save a shot by Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) who scored their opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Other political figures in attendance at the match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, included Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose countries cohosted the tournament.FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and President Donald J. Trump, right, shake hands with Argentina’s Lionel Messi at as the present him his runner-up medal after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) President Donald J. Trump walks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) THE WORLD CUP REVEALS AMERICA’S REAL STRATEGIC POWERSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, with whom Trump has publicly feuded over disagreements on the Iran conflict and NATO defense spending, was also in attendance, and the two world leaders briefly shook hands.Trump’s presence onstage as Spanish captain Rodrigo Hernandez hoisted the trophy in the air marked the final moment of the monthslong tournament. While speaking to reporters after the event, Trump said, “There’s never been anything like it.”