Spain’s Sanchez to Attend World Cup Final Alongside Trump Amid Tensions
Sánchez will join Trump and Spain’s royal family in the VIP box as diplomatic tensions persist over defence spending and Iran policy.
- On Sunday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and President Donald Trump will meet at the World Cup final in New Jersey, where Trump could present the trophy to the Spanish team facing Argentina.
- Diplomatic friction persists between the leaders over defense spending and Iran conflict, as Trump has repeatedly criticized Spain for refusing to commit to NATO's 5% GDP defense target.
- At an earlier NATO summit in Ankara, Trump instructed advisers to "cut off all trade with Spain, including visits." He later softened his tone, calling Spain's payments "very generous."
- Tensions stem from Sanchez denying the United States use of military bases and airspace during the attack on Iran, though his government maintains it seeks the best possible relations with allies.
- The Spanish royal family, including King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofia, have confirmed their attendance at the final, elevating the event's high-profile nature.
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The presence of the president is added to that of the Spanish royal family.
The president of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, plans to attend the World Cup Final against Argentina, reported his departure on Friday. The King of Spain, Felipe VI, is also expected to see the party in East Rutherford, New Jersey. U.S. President Donald Trump will also be in the Final. Sánchez and Trump have repeatedly clashed on the world diplomatic stage, including through the war with Iran, Spain’s spending on NATO, and U.S. support …
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US President Donald Trump will meet at the end of this Sunday's World Cup, while tensions between the two leaders over defence spending and the Iran war remain dormant. Sánchez will be in New Jersey for the match, informed his office on Friday, where Trump may end up handing the trophy over to the Spanish team, which faces Argentina. Trump has repeatedly criticized Spain for the government's refusal to co…
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