A single moment from the medal presentation ceremony following the 2026 World Cup final has become the main topic of conversation across social media. Argentine national team defender Cristian Romero was caught on camera shaking the hand of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, then walking without shaking the hand of US President Donald Trump, who was standing right next to him.
el cuti romero le negó el saludo a donald trump. pic.twitter.com/bAJhC7Eo3R
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Immediately afterward, Romero greeted Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who stood to Trump's right during the event. The video clip spread rapidly across social media, generating a flood of reactions and commentary. However, Romero has not publicly addressed the incident, and it remains unknown whether his actions were deliberate or merely an accidental occurrence during the medal delivery. Consequently, there is currently no confirmation that the Argentine center-back intended to deliver a political statement or stage a protest.
