The recent World Cup triumph of Spain has led to an intriguing incident involving U.S. President Donald Trump. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) shared a jubilant image of the Spanish national team celebrating their 2026 World Cup victory, but notably, Trump was absent from the photo.
Celebration Photo Without Trump
On their official Instagram account, SEFutbol posted a picture showing Spanish players lifting the World Cup trophy on the podium alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. However, the image was cropped in such a way that Trump, who was present at the ceremony, did not appear in the frame.
Social Media Reactions
This omission has sparked considerable discussion online. Some social media users speculated that Trump was deliberately excluded from the official celebration images, while others suggested it was simply a matter of photographic angle and cropping.
Different Versions of the Photo
In contrast, the White House released a different version of the celebratory photo, which clearly shows Trump standing on the podium next to Infantino during the trophy presentation. This version was quickly circulated and compared with the images shared by FIFA and SEFutbol, which did not include Trump.
FIFA and RFEF's Silence
As of now, neither FIFA nor the RFEF have provided any explanation for their choice to share images that exclude Trump. This incident follows Trump's attendance at the final match between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where he not only watched the game but also participated in the trophy presentation alongside Infantino.
Source: https://tekno.kompas.com/read/2026/07/21/11180077/donald-trump-dihapus-dari-foto-juara-piala-dunia-2026
