VIDEO: Spanish star mocks Trump with dance right in front of the US President? 'This is a historic moment'

Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino became an internet sensation after playfully imitating U.S. President Donald Trump's distinctive dance moves during Spain's 2026 World Cup victory celebration. The incident occurred on the podium as Trump presented the trophy to Spanish captain Rodri.

Following Spain's dramatic final win against Argentina, the medal and trophy ceremony commenced. President Trump, who presented the trophy, performed his well-known dance move, eliciting smiles from those present. Merino, a midfielder for Arsenal, immediately responded by mirroring Trump's steps, creating a brief "dance-off" that quickly gained traction online.

Video clips of the interaction circulated widely on social media, with users commenting on the humorous exchange. One social media user described Merino's imitation as "killing them," while another called the moment "historic." It remains unclear whether Merino's actions were intended as mockery or a spontaneous reaction to Trump's performance.

Trump's dance moves had previously gone viral during the tournament, particularly his performances to the song "YMCA." This is not the first time footballers have mimicked his signature style; Belgian players had previously parodied Trump's dance after his intervention in a case involving the suspension of American player Folarin Balogun.

The trophy presentation itself was not without minor controversy, as Trump stayed on stage slightly longer than anticipated, requiring a subtle cue from FIFA President Gianni Infantino to allow the Spanish team to continue their celebrations. Spain ultimately secured their world champion status by defeating Argentina, conceding only one goal throughout the entire tournament and neutralizing Argentina's attack in the final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time after an Argentinian player received a red card.

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Merino doing the Trump dance has killed me 😭