A World Cup Final Like No Other: Trump's Unwelcome Presence Overshadows the Game The 2026 World Cup final was a spectacle unlike any other, but not for the reasons fans had hoped.
The game itself, won by Spain over Argentina in extra time, was a lackluster affair, but it was overshadowed by US President Donald Trump's attendance.
Trump's arrival on the field with Fifa president Gianni Infantino sent shockwaves through the stadium, changing the atmosphere from anticipation to unease.