Spain secured the FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal as the European champions added a world title to their Euro 2024 triumph.
Attention after the final shifted to a photograph shared by Spain's national team on social media, prompting online discussion over whether United States President Donald Trump had been removed from the image or was simply not present in the original shot.
Spain claims World Cup title
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the World Cup, securing the country's second world title.
The victory came two years after Spain won Euro 2024, further extending a successful period for the national team.
Trump present during trophy presentation
Trump took part in the trophy presentation ceremony and handed the World Cup trophy to the Spanish team.
The US president was also seen on the podium alongside Spain's players during the initial celebrations, despite criticism that had preceded his appearance.
Trump has no shame, and he knows exactly what he’s doing.
— Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) July 19, 2026
Get off the fucking stage and let the players have their moment. pic.twitter.com/4oHACoVC5l
According to the report, Trump was later seen leaving the celebration area, accompanied by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Social media image draws attention
Several photographs from the immediate post-match celebrations, including images of the trophy lift, reportedly showed both Trump and Infantino on the podium alongside the Spanish squad.
However, the image subsequently used by Spain on its social media channels to mark the World Cup victory did not include either man.
The report notes that it remains unclear whether the photograph was taken from a different angle or whether the image was edited before publication.
Focus remains on Spain's achievement
The presentation of the trophy by the head of the host nation and the FIFA president is a longstanding part of World Cup ceremonies.
According to the report, it is uncommon for a head of state to remain at the centre of a team's celebrations after a title victory.
Regardless of the discussion surrounding the photograph, the occasion marked Spain's return to the top of world football, with players and coaching staff celebrated for bringing the World Cup trophy back to the country after 16 years.
🙌🏼🏆 LOS SUEÑOS SE CUMPLEN.#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/yBbtjvKmg2
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 19, 2026
