Trump Presents FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy to Victorious Spain
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- Spain has won the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a close final match.
- The victory marks an impressive unbeaten campaign for Spain, who conceded only one goal throughout the tournament.
- U.S. President Donald Trump presented the trophy, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and leaders from Canada, Mexico, and Spain also in attendance.
Spain has been crowned the FIFA World Cup 2026 champions, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina in the final match. The win concludes an exceptional, undefeated tournament for Spain, known as La Roja, who demonstrated remarkable defensive strength by conceding only a single goal across their eight matches.
The trophy presentation ceremony was a significant event, attended by a host of international dignitaries. U.S. President Donald Trump had the honor of presenting the coveted trophy to the Spanish team. Also present on the stage were FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Spain's King Felipe VI, underscoring the global importance of the event.
Today Europe celebrates with you.
Lionel Messi's quest for another World Cup title with Argentina came to an end with this narrow defeat. The final match was a tense affair, decided in extra time, highlighting the competitive spirit of both nations.
Following Spain's triumph, congratulations poured in from global leaders and prominent figures. European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrated the victory, posting on X, "Today Europe celebrates with you." Tesla CEO Elon Musk also extended his congratulations to the Spanish team. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lauded the city's residents for their enthusiastic participation in World Cup celebrations, from local gatherings to stadium events, marking a proud conclusion to a historic tournament.
From neighborhood watch parties to the stadium, we've celebrated the communities that make our city the global capital of the beautiful game. Today, we close out a historic World Cup, proud of how New Yorkers showed up every step of the way.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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