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Trump Crashes World Cup Medal Ceremony, Infantino Pulls Him Away

7/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on stage during the World Cup celebration after Spain beat Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum presented medals alongside Trump, Infantino trying to pull him from the stage.
Spain edited Trump out of its Instagram post of the ceremony, while the Trump campaign’s “Team Trump” page posted photos of him captioned praising America’s hosting.

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U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on stage during the World Cup celebration after Spain beat Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum presented medals alongside Trump, Infantino trying to pull him from the stage.
Spain edited Trump out of its Instagram post of the ceremony, while the Trump campaign’s “Team Trump” page posted photos of him captioned praising America’s hosting.