US President Donald Trump has faced criticism for his behavior during the FIFA World Cup final, where he presented the trophy to the winning team, Spain.
Trump remained on stage for a longer period than expected, making the Spanish team’s victory celebration awkward, according to analysts. FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to usher Trump off the stage, but he refused to leave.
This is not the first time Trump has been involved in a controversy during a FIFA event. In July 2025, he attended the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, where he also remained on stage longer than expected, causing an awkward moment during the trophy presentation.
Trump’s influence on the World Cup has been evident throughout the tournament. The US was one of the three host countries, along with Canada and Mexico, and Trump’s administration has been actively involved in the event.
Trump’s presence at the World Cup has been seen as an attempt to promote American interests and values. However, his behavior has been criticized by many, including Spanish journalist and writer Rosa Maria Artal, who joked that Trump took a long time to realize he was not a member of the Spanish national team.
Trump’s actions have also been criticized by other commentators, including German historian and writer Dr. Rainer Zitelmann, who wrote that Trump seemed to be unaware of the disturbance he was causing.
The World Cup has been a major event for Trump, who has been eager to promote American interests and values. However, his behavior has been seen as a distraction from the tournament and has sparked controversy.
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