Trump refuses to leave podium after presenting trophy, Spain captain upset; FIFA president intervenes

NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump once again found himself at the centre of attention during the trophy presentation after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As he handed the trophy to Spanish team captain Rodri, Trump appeared reluctant to leave the podium, delaying the team's celebration.

After presenting the trophy, Trump remained on the stage as the Spanish players prepared to celebrate. Rodri appeared to gesture for him to move aside, but Trump stayed in place. Even FIFA President Gianni Infantino stepped in and appeared to guide Trump away from the centre of the podium.

Despite Infantino's intervention, Trump took several moments to move. The delay briefly interrupted Spain's trophy celebrations. In the end, Infantino appeared to lead Trump towards the side of the podium, but the US President continued to stand alongside the Spanish players instead of leaving the stage completely.

Videos of the moment quickly went viral on social media, with many users commenting on Trump's actions during the celebration. Another video that circulated online appeared to show Argentina defender Cristian Romero not shaking hands with Trump during the post-match ceremony. The clip has also sparked discussion across social media.