US President Donald Trump must have enjoyed an enthralling game of football, as he remained at the New York New Jersey stadium till the wrap-up after Spain triumphed in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, beating defending champions Argentina 1-0. A gripping 120 minutes ended in La Roja’s favour after Ferran Torres broke the deadlock with a spectacular strike, which turned out to be the match-winner. The spotlight was on Lamine Yamal, who became one of the youngest world champions at the age of 19.
After winning the World Cup in his debut campaign, the Barcelona winger ended up in an awkward situation while collecting his winner’s medal from Donald Trump. A video of the moment quickly went viral on social media, with eagle-eyed fans noticing Yamal’s reaction to the US President.
Did Lamine Yamal Skip Handshake With Donald Trump?
The Spanish teenager apparently skipped a handshake with Donald Trump, though it might be unintentional. Lamine Yamal was busy talking with Gianni Infantino. Trump, who stood just after the FIFA President, presented the World Cup medal to Yamal, who also nodded his head in gratitude, but the duo didn’t shake hands, which seemed controversial to many social media users.
Watch the video here:
Did Lamine Yamal snub Donald Trump by skipping the handshake during Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 gold medal ceremony? pic.twitter.com/CIODvrOaZ6
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Can Lamine Yamal win Ballon d’Or after becoming FIFA World Cup champion?
The La Masia graduate is already a European and world champion, with a long way to go in his career. After a successful campaign with Barcelona, Yamal continued his winning momentum in the FIFA competition. He may have scored just one goal, but his impact in Spain’s game is undeniable.
The young winger, who also became the Spanish champion with Barcelona in the 2025-26 season, would no doubt be a big contender for the Ballon d’Or award. Rodri, who bagged the individual award last year, could once again be the frontrunner after claiming the Golden Ball as the best player of this FIFA World Cup 2026.
