Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Trump and Infantino Booed at World Cup Finale
At the World Cup finale in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino were booed by the crowd during the trophy ceremony.
Spain won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0.
The boos stopped when Trump and Infantino gave out medals to the players and coaches.
Trump had earlier caused controversy by asking FIFA to review a red card given to a U.S. player, Folarin Balogun.
The review resulted in Balogun's ban being suspended, allowing him to play in the next match, although the U.S. team lost.
Trump's involvement in FIFA's decisions has been a point of contention, with critics arguing it undermines the sport's integrity and supporters believing it was an attempt to ensure fairness.
Spain won the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0.
U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino were booed during the trophy ceremony.
The boos stopped when Trump and Infantino presented medals to the players and coaches.
Trump had asked FIFA to review a red card given to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.
Balogun's ban was suspended, allowing him to play against Belgium, though the U.S. lost 4-1.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
- What
- Booed during the World Cup trophy ceremony
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- New York New Jersey stadium
- Why
- Controversy over Trump's involvement in FIFA decisions and general disapproval
Critics
Supporters
Trump's Involvement in FIFA Decisions
Critics
Critics argue that Trump's interference in FIFA's decisions, such as the review of Balogun's red card, undermines the integrity of the sport.
Supporters
Supporters believe that Trump's involvement was a legitimate attempt to ensure fairness and support for the U.S. team.
- Event
- World Cup Finale
- Location
- New York New Jersey stadium
- Winner
- Spain
- Score
- 1-0 against Argentina
- Controversial Incident
- Trump's request to review Balogun's red card
- Outcome of Review
- Balogun's ban suspended, played against Belgium
- U.S. Performance
- Lost 4-1 to Belgium in the last 16