Donald Trump in attendance for Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final
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Donald Trump was pictured in the stands during the Spain vs Argentina match tonight.
Spain are taking on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. La Albiceleste are seeking to become the third team to successfully defend their World Cup title, while La Roja are looking to clinch their first trophy in the tournament since 2016.
There was a lot of star power present in the stands, with legends like Iker Casillas, Xavi, Sergio Aguero, and others watching the match. Carlos Alcaraz and Andres Iniesta unveiled the World Cup trophy before the match.
In addition to former sportspersons, other celebrities were in attendance. Among them was United States President Donald Trump. The 80-year-old politician was pictured along with his wife, Melania Trump, and the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino.
10 minutes into the match, Trump was pictured being shown the World Cup trophy by Brazil legend, Ronaldo Nazario. The President, all smiles, touched the trophy a few times and exchanged some words with Ronaldo.
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Donald Trump to hand over FIFA World Cup trophy
Trump will not be a mere spectator in tonight’s showpiece event. The US President will hand over the FIFA World Cup trophy to tonight’s winner, becoming one of the few heads of state ever to be accorded this honour.
Ahead of the match, Trump was asked about his prediction for the final. He backed Messi, which means that he would likely be rooting for the defending champions.
“It’s so hard to bet against Messi, I saw that pass… or maybe it can be called a decisive pass. It was absolutely perfect,” Trump said. “And of course, his teammate also needs great talent to head the ball at that speed, but the pass itself was perfect.”
“That’s why I say: It’s so hard to bet against Messi. He’s a great player,” he added.
How to watch Spain vs Argentina match in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on DD Sports (free‑to‑air via DD Free Dish) and on Unite8 Sports channels. For streaming, the game will be available on the ZEE5 app and website, requiring the FIFA World Cup subscription pack.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.