22 July 2026
Boos Ring Out as Trump and Infantino Take the World Cup Stage
Reuters footage captured the crowd's reaction as Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino appeared together at the World Cup trophy ceremony.
The final whistle of World Cup 2026 was not the only moment that got people talking. According to Reuters, the trophy ceremony in New Jersey brought a notable off-pitch moment when United States President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino walked out together and were met with audible boos from the crowd.
The footage, captured by Reuters on 20 July, shows the reception the two figures received as they entered the ceremony ahead of Spain's coronation as world champions following their 1-0 victory over Argentina.
The reaction added an extra layer of drama to what was already an emotionally charged occasion, with thousands of fans present for the conclusion of the biggest World Cup in history.
Reuters also recorded Spain's players arriving home to jubilant scenes, and both finalists receiving hero's welcomes on their return, rounding out a tournament that delivered spectacle on and off the pitch right to the very end.
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