Trump and Infantino booed before US president attempts to crash Spain celebrations
US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were booed by the crowd during the World Cup presentation ceremony in the US. The event saw further tension as Argentina players snubbed the president during the medal ceremony.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the intersection of high-level politics and global sporting events, reflecting public sentiment toward political figures in international arenas.
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed as they took to the field for the World Cup presentation ceremony before the US president attempted to gatecrash Spain ’s victory party.
Trump arrived at the stadium on Marine One, with the president’s helicopter first flying over the stadium about 45 minutes before kick-off. He sat in a glassed-in section of luxury seats for the Spain- Argentina match, along with Infantino.
Other dignitaries and former players sat nearby, including Spain’s king, Felipe VI; Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney; and Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trump was briefly shown on the video screens at the stadium after the US national anthem was played. There were scattered boos from some in the crowd but nothing like the hostile reception he has received at other sporting events during his presidency.
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