POTUS, This Isn’t Your Podium: Trump Refuses To Leave Stage As Spain Celebrate FIFA Triumph | Watch

Published 20 July 2026 · sports

POTUS, This Isn’t Your Podium: Trump Refuses To Leave Stage As Spain Celebrate FIFA Triumph | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 08:03

POTUS, This Isn’t Your Podium: Trump Refuses To Leave Stage As Spain Celebrate FIFA Triumph | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 08:03 IST Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup. US President Donald Trump lingered on stage during the trophy presentation, overshadowing Spain's victory. Rapid Read Donald Trump refuses to leave stage as Spain celebrate FIFA world cup victory Spain crashed Argentina’s party in New York on Sunday, capturing a memorable 1-0 victory to end a 16-year FIFA World Cup trophy drought. Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal crowned Spain as two-time world champions, shattering Argentina’s dream of becoming the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the trophy. And just when the Spaniards began their victory celebrations, they found an uninvited guest, desperate to share the spotlight — the US President, Donald Trump.

The POTUS arrived at the New York-New Jersey stadium aboard his Marine One helicopter. He enjoyed the game amid the broadcaster’s invariable attention and, when the contest concluded, was on the podium to present the medallions as well as the FIFA trophy. His job was done after handing the goldware to winning captain Rodrigo Hernández Cascante. But instead of walking away and letting the winning side celebrate, Trump chose to linger on the stage. The moment turned rather awkward when FIFA president Gianni Infantino tried to lead him away. But Trump, in his own backyard, continued to bask in the attention before finally stepping off the stage. The US President likely wanted a little more attention, and he certainly got it. Social media has been flooded with videos of the incident, and Trump is all over the internet, almost overshadowing Spain’s historic feat.

Trump just refusing to leave when they’re lifting the trophy.Infantino desperately trying to get him to move. Circus. pic.twitter.com/JABUGKUWXm — Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) July 19, 2026 It happened again! Trump lingers on the stage as Infantino tries to direct him off of it so Spain can lift the World Cup trophy. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ZvZSb67wbL— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) July 19, 2026 A similar moment had unfolded at the FIFA Club World Cup final at the same New Jersey venue last year, when winners Chelsea appeared perplexed as Trump remained on the podium while they celebrated after receiving the trophy. Trump later claimed that he had been allowed to keep the trophy in the Oval Office, but FIFA clarified that the version on display was only a replica. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aakash Biswas A cricket enthusiast whose dreams of playing for India paved the way for a compelling journey in journalism.