Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump congratulates Lamine Yamal of Spain during the award ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina (Getty Images)President Donald Trump endured a chorus of “boos” at the World Cup final as he took to the field to present awards.White House reporters at the game noted “a sustained chorus of boos” as he walked onto the pitch. “Ambient crowd noise was about 78 decibels. Booing brought it to 84,” the pool reporter noted.At least one player, Argentina’s Cristian Romero, refused to shake Trump’s hand during the second place medal ceremony. He walked right past him rather than stopping.Trump presented the trophy to Spain then stood to the side of the team as they celebrated, before eventually walking away.Trump could be seen behind bullet-proof glass at the MetLife Stadium, with First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump also sitting alongside him for the game.In fullTrump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy liftMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump is booed at World Cup final as he crowns Spain the winner
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump congratulates Lamine Yamal of Spain during the award ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina (Getty Images)President Donald Trump endured a chorus of “boos” at the World Cup final as he took to the field to present awards.White House reporters at the game noted “a sustained chorus of boos” as he walked onto the pitch. “Ambient crowd noise was about 78 decibels. Booing brought it to 84,” the pool reporter noted.At least one player, Argentina’s Cristian Romero, refused to shake Trump’s hand during the second place medal ceremony. He walked right past him rather than stopping.Trump presented the trophy to Spain then stood to the side of the team as they celebrated, before eventually walking away.Trump could be seen behind bullet-proof glass at the MetLife Stadium, with First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump also sitting alongside him for the game.In fullTrump booed after presenting Spain with World Cup and joining trophy liftMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
