Spain just hoisted the 2026 World Cup trophy, beating Argentina 1-0 in a brutal final, but the real talk after the game isn’t just about their dominant performance. It’s about a cap, a parade, and an unexpected comment from Donald Trump that’s got everyone buzzing. The President himself was front and center at the final, part of the trophy celebration, even handing out medals to the champion players. You’d think that’s where the story ends, right? Wrong.
Ferran Torres’s Celebration Choice Sends a Message
While the Spanish squad was celebrating their massive victory with a parade, their goalscorer, Ferran Torres, rocked a ‘Make Spain Great Again’ cap. Yes, you read that right. A cap that’s basically a direct shoutout to the ‘Make America Great Again’ caps that became super popular under Trump. You know this was going to get some attention, especially with Trump just being at the game. The White House had already weighed in on Torres’s choice, but now Trump himself has spoken out, and it’s classic.
Trump’s Blunt Take on the World Cup Win
Trump’s take on the whole thing is exactly what you’d expect. He stated flat out, “we appreciate” the Spain star “essentially” wearing a MAGA cap. Think about that for a second. He also added, “He is a great player. He was wearing essentially a Make America Great Again cap, so it was a nice tribute. And I think he meant that very nicely; we appreciate it.” Then he pivoted to his usual points, saying, “We have, we’ve made America great. We’re the greatest country in the world now. I will say this, we, a year and a half ago, two years ago, this country was in deep trouble.” Fans are already hitting the comments hard. One person wrote, “Many in Spain admire you @POTUS.” Another added, “I really like the comment , basically a MAGA hat. @potus says deep things in ways that others often make the mistake of underappreciating. MAGA.” A third person summed it up, saying, “It’s interesting to see sports and politics intertwine like this in such a fun way.”
So, Spain wins the World Cup, a huge moment in sports, and then a simple cap turns into a global political discussion. It just goes to show you, when you’re celebrating big, everyone is watching. What a way to wrap up the biggest tournament in soccer!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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