President Donald Trump has shared a newly edited video from the World Cup final that removes an awkward moment with the winning team. The original clip showed Spain’s captain Rodri appearing to gesture for Trump to move on, with the president lingering at the edge of the stage until he was ushered off by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The 24-second edit posted on Trump's Truth Social platform keeps the trophy presentation and handshakes but cuts off before the president stands awkwardly. Also omitted is the Spanish team’s celebration with golden confetti and the crowd erupting. The incident had been widely mocked online.
Trump was notably absent from official photos shared by the Spanish national team and FIFA on X, and was booed during the final itself. Earlier in the tournament, Trump sparked controversy by admitting he called Infantino to complain about a red card for US striker Folarin Balogun, leading to a suspended one-match ban.
Infantino insisted the disciplinary process was overseen by independent bodies. Trump was awarded the first 'FIFA Peace Prize' late last year, shortly after the Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuelan activist María Corina Machado.
Spain’s victory comes amid strained US-Spain relations. Trump has labelled Spain a “wasted cause” and a “terrible partner in NATO,” and suggested cutting trade. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Trump of playing “Russian roulette with the destiny of millions” and criticised the Iran war launched with Israel in February.
