With the Spain national football team pursuing their second FIFA World Cup title, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has decided to watch their blockbuster final against Argentina from the stands. La Roja gear up for the biggest test of the tournament after overcoming France convincingly in the last knockout clash. PM Pedro Sanchez, despite having a tight schedule, will be flying to the USA to attend the Spain vs Argentina final, the government confirmed on Friday. After the World Cup final is over, he will travel to Algeria from New York for an official meeting.
Will Pedro Sanchez Meet US President Donald Trump?
It’s going to be a star-studded event at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey, with several US and global celebrities expected to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The White House has already announced that President Donald Trump will also be a special guest. He is slated to hand over the coveted trophy to the champions.
Meanwhile, Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who has been a vocal critic of the US President, will also be in the VIP area. Their seating arrangement, however, could be separate. As revealed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump will first attend a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in Manhattan before heading to the stadium for the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
How have Spain fared at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez could hope to witness history in New York, with Spain enjoying a dominant campaign under manager Luis de la Fuente. After kicking off the tournament with a draw with Cape Verde, they have improved with every game and now enter the summit clash as the favourites.
While Argentina chase their second consecutive FIFA World Cup, Spain are in the final for the first time since 2010, when Andres Iniesta’s winner secured their maiden title, beating the Netherlands. Now, youngsters like Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Pau Cubarsi are carrying the hopes of the nation, along with experienced names like Rodri, Unai Simon and Mikel Oyarzabal, adding balance to the squad.
