Awkward moment Infantino forced to rescue Trump as he lingers on stage while World Cup winners Spain wait to lift trophy

DONALD Trump was caught out almost photobombing the victorious Spanish team as he lingered on the stage while they patiently waited to lift the World Cup. The president couldn’t seem to resist hovering onstage after handing over the trophy as the Spanish side celebrated their win over Argentina, with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino forced to rush back to guide him away. Trump hovered in front on the Spanish team as they waited to celebrate Credit: Fox Sports Trump handed out the Fifa World Cup trophy alongside Gianni Infantino Credit: FIFA via Getty Images Trump joined Fifa President Infantino at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to present the trophy to the Cup winners after their 1-0 win on Sunday. The president handed out gold medals to Spain and the referees, as well as silver medals to the Argentina. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! He was joined onstage by the leaders of his co-host nations – Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. But after handing out the trophy with Infantino, Trump didn’t appear to want to get out of Spain’s shot. Infantino walked off one side of the stage as the Spaniards waited to hoist the cup, but Trump continued to talk to the players before standing to the side of the team. The Fifa boss eventually jogged back across the stage as he tried to usher Trump to the side. He eventually succeeded as the Spanish team began their celebrations to roars from thousands in the crowd. Spain beat defending champions Argentina in their second-ever World Cup win. Most read in Sport 4 comments4