The atmosphere at the New York-New Jersey stadium was electric as the World Cup trophy ceremony unfolded on Sunday, drawing the eyes of a global audience.
U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino stepped onto the pitch, only to be met with a wave of boos from the crowd.
Infantino's unexpected role
Infantino had previously announced that Trump would have the honor of presenting the trophy to the winners of the final, a decision that added a political flavor to the sporting event.
The boos faded when the duo took their places beside the players, handing out medals to the teams and coaching staff.
On the field, Spain secured the championship with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, the defending champions, in a tightly contested final.
The match, held in front of a packed stadium, highlighted the intersection of sport and politics, with the ceremony becoming a talking point across media outlets.
Despite the initial jeers, the presentation concluded without further incident, allowing the focus to return to the celebratory mood of the winning squad.