President Donald Trump reportedly had certain feelings after an unwelcoming reception at the World Cup final. He was loudly booed as he walked onto the field at MetLife Stadium, and a subsequent snub by an Argentina player only added to his anger.
Donald Trump ‘fuming’ after being booed at World Cup
RadarOnline sources revealed President Donald Trump’s private reaction, saying he “was absolutely fuming.” An insider continued, “He expected every player to acknowledge him on that stage, so [Cristian] Romero walking straight past without even making eye contact did not go unnoticed. After the reaction from the crowd, it felt like another public humiliation.”
Trump had joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the presentation stage following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina. As the pair went forward to present medals, the crowd was heard to be booing. The tense atmosphere, already heightened by reported controversy regarding both men during the tournament, made it for what insiders describe as an awkward ceremony.
That awkwardness peaked when Argentina defender Cristian Romero collected his runners-up medal. Romero accepted the award from Infantino before seemingly bypassing Trump entirely, offering no handshake or acknowledgment. Instead, the centre-back shook hands with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who were also on the podium. King Felipe VI of Spain greeted players as well.
The insider added that Trump getting booed had already created an uneasy environment. However, “Romero’s decision only added to the feeling that the ceremony had become more about politics than football.”
Most players did acknowledge Trump, including Spain substitute Borja Iglesias, despite the striker’s previous criticism of the U.S. president. However, Iglesias kept his exchange brief, making little eye contact and avoiding conversation. Before the final, the Celta Vigo forward had addressed the prospect of meeting Trump in cautious terms.
The combined effect of the crowd’s reaction and Romero’s cold shoulder left Trump reportedly frustrated, capping a World Cup 2026 final ceremony.
