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Trump greets Spanish leaders at World Cup final
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Trump greets Spanish leaders at World Cup final

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump greeted Spanish leaders at the 2026 World Cup final.
  • He met with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
  • Trump has previously criticized Sánchez's government on defense spending and foreign policy.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump greeted Spanish leaders, including King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in the stands before the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The encounter took place in the VIP box at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Trump shook hands with Sánchez, the King, and Queen Letizia, exchanging brief words before taking his seat. He was flanked by his wife, Melania Trump, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Also present in the box were Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, leaders of the other co-host nations for the 2026 tournament.

This meeting occurred despite Trump's previous public criticisms of Sánchez's government. Trump has voiced disapproval over Spain's defense budget contributions to NATO and its stance against U.S. military actions in Iran. The last time Trump and Sánchez were seen together at an event was at the NATO summit in Ankara earlier in July.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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