Trump presents FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy to Spain after final victory

New Jersey: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) presented the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain after the final victory. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present.Before the presentation of the trophy, present on the stage were Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum, U.S. President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and Spain's King Felipe VI. Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time, bringing an end to Lionel Messi's title defence and completing an impressive unbeaten campaign in which La Roja conceded just one goal in eight matches.Wishes have poured in from across the world praising the victors of the World Cup.European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated the winners and in a post on X said, "Today Europe celebrates with you"Tesla CEO Elon Musk also congratulated Spain.As the World Cup wraps up, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a post on X lauded New Yorkers for showing up and said, "From neighborhood watch parties to the stadium, we've celebrated the communities that make our city the global capital of the beautiful game. Today, we close out a historic World Cup, proud of how New Yorkers showed up every step of the way."