Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino were booed as they appeared for the World Cup final presentation ceremony, with the US president also attempting to join Spain's victory celebrations after their extra-time win over Argentina.
Key facts
- Trump and Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the presentation ceremony.
- Spain beat Argentina in extra time in the final.
- Trump arrived at the stadium on Marine One, which flew over the venue about 45 minutes before kick-off.
- Trump and Infantino watched the match from a glassed-in section of luxury seats.
- Spain's King Felipe VI, Canada's PM Mark Carney and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum were among dignitaries present.
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the World Cup final presentation ceremony, before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain’s victory party, according to the Guardian.
The presentation followed Spain’s extra-time win over Argentina in the final. The Guardian reported that Trump watched the match before making his way onto the field for the ceremony.
Trump arrived at the stadium on Marine One, with the president’s helicopter first flying over the venue about 45 minutes before kick-off, the Guardian said.
During the match, Trump sat in a glassed-in section of luxury seats alongside Infantino, the president of Fifa.
Other dignitaries and former players were seated nearby. According to the Guardian, these included Spain’s king, Felipe VI, Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, and Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
The reaction from the crowd came as the two figures appeared together for the trophy presentation, marking a notable moment at the conclusion of the tournament.
Why it matters
The World Cup final draws one of the largest global television audiences of any sporting event, making the crowd's reaction to prominent political and sporting figures widely visible. The presence of multiple heads of state also underscores the event's diplomatic significance beyond the pitch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the World Cup final?
Spain beat Argentina in extra time, according to the Guardian.
Why were Trump and Infantino booed?
The Guardian reported that Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the presentation ceremony, but did not specify a reason for the crowd's reaction.
Which world leaders attended the final?
Dignitaries seated near Trump and Infantino included Spain's King Felipe VI, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, per the Guardian.