- Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans at Sunday’s World Cup final alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino before taking part in the post-game trophy ceremony.
- Trump, who watched next to Infantino in a suite at MetLife Stadium, waved to the crowd as he walked on to the field, but as cameras cut to him, boos and whistles began to drown out the music filling the stadium.
- Trump then helped Infantino award medals to Argentine and Spanish players.
- Finally, Trump and Infantino jointly carried the trophy to Spain captain Rodri.
- After handing off the trophy, Infantino tried to usher Trump out of the picture, but Trump lingered on the podium and stood beside Spain’s players as Rodri did the ceremonial first lift.
At the World Cup final on Sunday, President Donald Trump faced a chorus of boos from the crowd as he participated in the trophy presentation alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Trump, who watched the match from a suite at MetLife Stadium, was greeted with jeers as he walked onto the field, drowning out the stadium's music.124
During the ceremony, Trump assisted Infantino in awarding medals to the Argentine and Spanish players, and they jointly presented the trophy to Spain's captain, Rodri. Infantino attempted to usher Trump out of the spotlight, but Trump lingered on the podium, standing beside the players during the ceremonial first lift.3
Trump's presence at the event necessitated increased security measures for all attendees. Local activists organized a protest against Trump and Infantino, distributing red cards to fans, urging them to raise the cards during the trophy presentation as a symbol of dissent. This protest highlighted ongoing concerns about corruption in sports and politics.
Despite Trump's divisive reputation, with a disapproval rating of 58 percent, Infantino has made him a prominent figure in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. Their relationship has been marked by Trump's recent call to Infantino regarding a review of a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, which was later overturned.
“Activists organized a protest against Trump, Infantino, and corruption, handing out red cards for fans to raise during the trophy ceremony. Trump had earlier called Infantino to ask for review of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card, which was essentially overturned a few days later.”
