Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports on Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina in a match at New York New Jersey Stadium on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’
The World Cup final on Sunday provided a tense, low-scoring finish to a memorable tournament held across the United States.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup, but President Donald Trump ended up sharing plenty of the spotlight after joining the trophy ceremony.
Rodri of Spain is presented with the FIFA World Cup Winner’s Trophy by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump after Spain’s victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald J. Trump present the FIFA World Cup trophy to Rodri of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Europa Press Sports/Europa Press)
Spain midfielder Rodri, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump talk during the award ceremony of the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump, alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, walked to the stage, drawing a mix of cheers and boos as he greeted Spain’s players before the trophy presentation.
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Trump was briefly part of Spain’s team photo as the players hoisted the trophy before Infantino stepped in and suggested he move aside. Trump also appeared in Chelsea’s Club World Cup trophy celebration earlier this year after the final in New Jersey.
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Trump has become a familiar sight at many of the nation’s biggest sporting events during his second term. As previously reported by Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos, Infantino had welcomed Trump to take part in the trophy ceremony following the tournament’s conclusion in the United States.
Trump arrived aboard Marine One before making his way to the stadium.
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The FOX broadcast found Trump before the match with a Taylor Swift-at-Chiefs-games kind of focus.
Seated near Trump’s luxury suite were Spain’s King Felipe VI, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Spain captured its second men’s World Cup title, denying Argentina a fourth that would have tied Italy for second-most all time behind Brazil’s five. It was also likely Lionel Messi’s final World Cup appearance. Fittingly, Spain conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.
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What most viewers enjoyed about this American-set tournament was the heightened stardom of many of the sport’s biggest stars. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi dominated headlines throughout the tournament.
President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the trophy after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump presents the FIFA World Cup trophy to Rodri of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 19, 2026. (Catherine Ivill-AMA/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup winner’s trophy before handing it over to Spain captain Rodri at the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
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Alejandro Avila is a longtime writer at OutKick, living in Southern California.
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