The World Cup 2026 was full of drama both on and off the pitch! This year’s final saw Spain lift the trophy after defeating Argentina in New Jersey, but the spotlight wasn’t only on the match. President Donald Trump, who was present at the game, seemed to hog the limelight during the trophy presentation, even needing a firm nudge from FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step aside.
But the intrigue doesn’t stop there! Post-match, it appears Spain and its star player Ferran Torres had a cheeky response. Torres, back in Madrid, donned a red hat with “Make Spain Great Again,” playing on Trump’s famous slogan. Coincidental? We think not!
The White House didn’t stay silent either. They made sure Trump was front and centre in their own Instagram recap of the World Cup celebrations, with a post praising America’s role in the global event. Their caption read: “Nobody does it quite like President Trump. Thanks for joining us and experiencing the hype.”
This post-match scenario got fans buzzing, especially since it seems like everyone was keen to crop Trump out of the celebrations. Spain’s social media team and FIFA’s official pics were notably missing the US President. Coincidence or a deliberate snub? Let us know what you think!
In any case, the 2026 World Cup was historic, boasting a record-breaking attendance of over 6.8 million fans across the 104 matches! Spain surely set the stage for the future as they prepare to co-host the 2030 tournament. What a finale!
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