{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Borja Iglesias pokes fun at the idea of shaking Donald Trump's hand before the World Cup final",
  "summary": "Spain forward Borja Iglesias joked he doesn't want to \"go to jail\" if he has to shake hands with Donald Trump at Sunday's World Cup final trophy ceremony, even as his side chase a second world title against Argentina at MetLife Stadium.",
  "content": "Days before Spain and Argentina meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, Spanish forward Borja Iglesias has found himself fielding an unusual question, not about tactics or Argentina's attack, but about what he would do if he ends up shaking hands with US President Donald Trump on the trophy podium.\n\nA joke about the handshake\nTrump is widely expected to be present at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey when Spain face Argentina on Sunday, and organisers are likely to have him take part in the post-match trophy presentation, a moment that would put him face to face with the players. Asked how he would react if that happens, Iglesias chose humour over a diplomatic dodge. \"I will shake hands with Trump, but I hope it's quick... I don't want to go to jail,\" he said.\n\nThe Celta Vigo striker, who has never shied away from speaking on social issues back home in Spain, went on to explain what he meant. He said he hoped to greet Trump at a moment when the Spanish squad is very happy after the game, so that the interaction ends quickly and he can put it out of his mind almost immediately.\n\nKeeping politics out of the moment\nIglesias was careful to stress that his comment was not an invitation to controversy. He explained that refusing a handshake was never really on the table for him, and that people already know where he stands on such issues without him needing to make a scene at the World Cup final. He added that although some may see him as having outsized influence, he does not believe he holds enough power to change how such situations are handled at a global event of this scale.\n\nSpain's unbeaten run to the final\nWhile Iglesias' remarks have drawn attention away from the pitch, Spain's on-field record heading into the final speaks for itself. Coached by Luis de la Fuente, the side has conceded just a single goal across the tournament, a defensive record that has made them the first team in men's World Cup history to record six clean sheets in one edition. After opening the tournament with a goalless draw against Cape Verde, Spain reeled off six consecutive wins, knocking out Austria, Portugal, Belgium and France on the way to Sunday's final.\n\nArgentina eye back-to-back glory\nStanding between Spain and the trophy is an Argentina side chasing history of their own. Lionel Scaloni's team reached the final after another comeback win, beating England 2-1 in the semifinal, and arrive at MetLife Stadium on a 14-match unbeaten run. A win on Sunday would make Argentina the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup title. The final also marks the first time in the tournament's history that the reigning European champions and the reigning Copa America champions have met for the title itself.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For football fans: The final brings together the reigning European champions and the reigning Copa America champions for the first time in World Cup history, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What did Borja Iglesias say about meeting Donald Trump?\nHe joked, \"I will shake hands with Trump, but I hope it's quick... I don't want to go to jail.\"\n\n2. Why might Iglesias have to shake hands with Trump?\nTrump is expected to attend the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium and could take part in the post-match trophy presentation.\n\n3. When and where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?\nIt is being played on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey between Spain and Argentina.\n\n4. What is Spain's record in this World Cup?\nSpain have conceded only one goal in the tournament and are the first men's team in World Cup history to keep six clean sheets in a single edition, after an opening 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and six straight wins over Austria, Portugal, Belgium and France.\n\n5. How did Argentina reach the final?\nArgentina beat England 2-1 in a dramatic semifinal comeback under coach Lionel Scaloni and go into the final on a 14-match unbeaten run.\n\n6. What record can Argentina break by winning?\nA win would make Argentina the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to defend the World Cup title successfully.\n\n7. Did Iglesias want to make a political statement?\nNo, he said he did not want to create controversy and that people already know his views without him needing to make a scene.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/football/phainala-se-pahale-borja-iglesias-ne-trump-se-hatha-milane-para-halke-phulke-andaza-men-kiya-majaka-8673",
  "category": "Football",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-19",
  "tags": [
    "FIFA World Cup 2026",
    "Borja Iglesias",
    "Donald Trump",
    "Spain vs Argentina",
    "World Cup final",
    "MetLife Stadium"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}