‘Vomit-inducing’ – Fans convinced Donald Trump broke unwritten rule at Spain vs Argentina World Cup final

DONALD TRUMP was spotted touching the World Cup trophy in the early stages of the final – leading to fans hitting out. The American President, 80, is set to hand the coveted piece of silverware to the winners of the tournament tonight. President Donald Trump was spotted grabbing the World Cup trophy Credit: BBC He watched the action unfold behind bulletproof glass Credit: AP And Trump was seen sitting alongside his wife Melania and Fifa supremo Gianni Infantino as Spain locked horns with Argentina. But fans were stunned when TV cameras captured the billionaire taking the chance to grab the trophy. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Infantino appeared to motion for Trump to touch the tournament’s golden prize when it was presented to him by Brazilian legend Ronaldo. Stunned viewers raced onto social media claiming an unwritten rule had been broken. One said: “Trump groping the World Cup trophy with Infantino in a VIP booth was vomit-inducing.” Another added: “Trump touched the World Cup trophy even though only winners can touch.” A third chimed in: “Did Trump just touch the trophy???? It isn’t even allowed.” Guidelines do not stipulate that only winners are allowed to get their hands on the trophy. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS Trump sat alongside his wife Melania and Fifa supremo Gianni Infantino Credit: Reuters But it is a widely-held belief, leading to fans being infuriated when they saw the moment unfold. Trump was sitting behind bulletproof glass for the mouth-watering clash between Spain and Argentina. And he sensationally outlined plans for the USA to stage another World Cup while he is still in power. In an interview with Fox Sports before the final, Trump said: “Based on the numbers we will be requesting it immediately. WORLD CUP FINAL LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM SPAIN VS ARGENTINA “We have to do this again, and we have to do this again while I am around, hear that Gianni?” But, under Fifa rules, USA will not be eligible to host another World Cup until 2038. 1 comment1