East Rutherford (USA).- US President Donald Trump greeted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the King and Queen of Spain at the start of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
Trump shook hands with Sánchez, the Spanish King, Felipe VI, and Queen Letizia in the box behind bulletproof glass at the start of the match at the New York/New Jersey stadium, commonly known as MetLife.
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The leaders exchanged a few brief words before taking their seats: Trump flanked by his wife, Melania Trump, and FIFA president, Gianni Infantino; Sánchez accompanied by the King and Queen and the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Rafael Louzán.
Trump also shared the VIP box with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, and the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, leaders of the other two host countries of the 2026 World Cup.
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The last time Trump and Sánchez coincided at an event was at the Ankara NATO summit in early July.
Trump has been very critical of the Sánchez government for what he considers a lack of budgetary commitment to Defense within the Atlantic Alliance and for Spain’s refusal to support Washington’s war against Iran.
