New Delhi: Spanish striker Borja Iglesias made light-hearted remarks at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he hopes he won’t be around long to shake hands with the US president. Donald Trump at the trophy presentation after Sunday’s title game against Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Trump is expected to attend the World Cup final, and Spanish magazine Panenka asked Iglesias how he would react if he greeted the US president after the game.
‘I don’t want to go to jail’
In response to the joke, Iglesias said he would shake Trump’s hand but hoped the moment would end quickly.“I’ll shake Trump’s hand, but I hope it’s quick…The Celta Vigo player said he only wants to enjoy the event if Spain wins the trophy.“I hope to greet him at a time when we are all very happy, and that it ends too soon for me to forget.”Iglesias also said that he did not want the moment to turn into a political issue.“I don’t want to go to prison for refusing. I don’t think this is the time to start a controversy because people already know what I think. I want to do more things, but the truth is that even if people think I’m omnipotent, I don’t have much power to deal with some issues,” as Il Messaggero said.
Spain is looking for a second World Cup title
Spain have enjoyed a superb tournament, scoring just one goal and becoming the first team in men’s FIFA World Cup history to keep six clean sheets in one tournament.After opening their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, Spain have won six games in a row, defeating Austria, Portugal, Belgium and France to book their final place.
Argentina chases history
Argentina is going to the finals looking to defend the FIFA World Cup they won in 2022.Lionel Scaloni’s side reached the final after a 2-1 win over England in the semi-finals and have now won 14 games in a row.A win for Spain would make Argentina the first men’s team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their FIFA World Cup title.The match will also be the final of the FIFA World Cup between the reigning European champions and the reigning Copa America champions.