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Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain

Euronews World · 2026-07-20

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• What happened: Spain won the 2026 World Cup by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, with the trophy presented by US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. • Why it matters: This victory marks Spain's second World Cup title, ending Argentina's reign as champions and highlighting Spain's resurgence in international football. • What to watch next: Reactions from fans and analysts regarding Spain's performance, as well as the implications for future international tournaments and the ongoing political context surrounding the event.

No Comment Video. Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 20/07/2026 - 8:02 GMT+2 Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino hand the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after Spain beat Argentina in the final near New York. US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino handed the 2026 World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after the team defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows the trophy presentation at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with Spanish players taking their places on stage, medals being awarded and the famous trophy lifted under a shower of confetti. Spain secured their second World Cup title after Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, ending Argentina's reign as world champions. The closing ceremony followed a tense final watched by around 80,000 spectators near New York. As Trump and Infantino entered the pitch, they were met with boos from parts of the crowd. Donald Trump Spain Football World Cup 2026 Top stories Now playing Next Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain Now playing Next Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory Now playing Next Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran launches retaliatory strikes after ninth night of US attacks Now playing Next Spain win second World Cup with victory over Argentina Now playing Next Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after two years of tension Now playing Next Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment ending own mandate Now playing Next Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia Now playing Next US says it struck Iranian forces linked to Jordan attack Now playing Next CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby Now playing Next Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms Now playing Next Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration Now playing Next Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue Now playing Next The Great Bubble Barrier: How air bubbles are stopping river plastic before it reaches the sea Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 19th, 2026 – Evening ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits EU naval mission in the Red Sea No Comment China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide No Comment India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions No Comment Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco Europe News Major wildfires continue as Spain's burned area reaches 70,000 hectares this year Europe News At least six killed as Russia launches overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine World News Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate Jordan US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran Culture news Mount Olympus seeks place on UNESCO World Heritage List Europe News CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby Europe News Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia Sport 'That's crazy': Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal ADVERTISEMENT Iran US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night Europe Today Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms Culture news Australia's new $69 million library becomes home to a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio Europe News Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China Europe News Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine Culture news Athens Photo Festival: A polyphonic celebration of photography at the Benaki Museum Europe News Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes civil partnerships bill Made in Europe Saving Europe’s farmland: Agri-PV leads the way towards sustainable solar panel use ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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