Cuti Romero's Apparent Handshake Snub Dominates World Cup Ceremony

Cristian "Cuti" Romero's apparent refusal to shake Donald Trump's hand during the 2026 World Cup medal ceremony has become a viral sensation. The Argentina defender, a runner-up after Spain's 1-0 win in the final, was seen by many observers to avoid greeting the U.S. president as he received his silver medal.

• The moment: Videos show Romero walking past Trump without an evident handshake, while previous players like Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul appeared to engage in standard salutations Source: Clarín. Romero has not commented, and no official explanation has been given Source: La Voz.
• Crowd reaction: Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino were greeted by loud boos from the crowd, though the target was unclear Source: La Voz.
• Match context: Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain, with Ferrán Torres scoring in extra time. Romero was substituted at the 70th minute due to a physical issue, replaced by Facundo Medina Source: Clarín. He had been a key defender throughout the tournament.

The viral episode has overshadowed the match result, sparking debates on social media but remaining unconfirmed by the player.