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Trump Photobombs World Cup Final Photo

Trump Photobombs World Cup Final Photo

Donald Trump's presence in a celebratory team photo at the World Cup Final has become a viral meme, with social media users criticizing his actions. The incident occurred after Spain defeated Argentina in a 106-minute match, leading to the Spanish national team receiving the golden trophy. As the team gathered for an official photograph, Trump, who had escorted the trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, remained in the frame. Video footage captured Infantino appearing to attempt to escort Trump out of the picture, but Trump lingered. This awkward moment quickly gained traction online, with many users on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on Trump's persistence in staying in the photo. One user described the situation as a "circus." While Trump was present during the photo session, he is notably absent from an image circulated by the Spanish National Team, which shows the team celebrating with the trophy. This has led to speculation that Trump may have been edited out of that specific image, though this has not been confirmed. The team has been contacted for clarification. Other photographs from the event have also been shared that clearly crop Trump out of the frame, including one from the official FIFA World Cup account.

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