The official photo of the Spanish team winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup went viral on social media, but this time it was the absence of US President Donald Trump that drew more attention than the trophy.
In the final on July 19, Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 to become champions for the second time.
In the post-final ceremony, Donald Trump along with FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the medals to the Spanish players and presented the World Cup trophy to captain Rodri.
When the Spanish team gathered for a commemorative photo at the ceremony, Trump initially stayed on the podium with the players, but video footage showed FIFA president Gianni Infantino moving him aside so the team could take a group photo of their historic victory.
The Spanish Football Federation later shared the official photo of the World Cup winning team on social media with the caption “Dreams come true”, but fans were quick to point out that Donald Trump was nowhere to be seen.
🙌🏼🏆 LOS SUEÑOS SE CUMPLEN.#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/yBbtjvKmg2
— Selection of Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) July 19, 2026
After that, speculation began on social media that Trump had edited or removed the photo.
Users also made interesting comments on the viral photo. “Is this filter even for everyday life?” one user wrote with a smile. They are asking for their friend.
Other users also commented on the cup ceremony saying that the real focus of this historic moment was the Spanish team winning the World Cup.
The official photo of the Spanish team’s victory is now circulating on social media with various comments.
