In a moment that’s gone viral, Argentina’s Cristian Romero appeared to give Donald Trump the cold shoulder at the 2026 World Cup final. While lined up to receive their runners-up medals, footage shows the Tottenham defender shaking hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, seemingly ignoring Trump standing between them.
The US President was no stranger to boos during the event held at MetLife Stadium. Kicking off with a dramatic entrance via Marine One and a flyover, Trump’s arrival was met with mixed reactions from the crowd. The stadium did not hold back in expressing their opinion, with boos and jeers erupting when Trump appeared on the big screens ahead of the match.
Spain claimed the World Cup, winning 1-0 against defending champions Argentina, thanks to Ferran Torres’ late goal in extra time. Even after the match concluded, Trump’s reception remained chilly. The Spaniards and Argentinians temporarily united in further jeering as Trump took to the pitch to present the trophy.
Despite this, Trump didn’t seem fazed by the reaction, and even lingered on stage post-trophy ceremony, sharing handshakes and celebrating with the players. This overshadowed Spain’s big moment and has added another layer of controversy to Trump’s World Cup appearance.
Whether Romero’s snub was intentional or accidental remains unclear, but it certainly added to the spectacle of the night and gave social media commentators plenty to discuss!