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July 17, 2026
Trump and Sanchez to Meet at World Cup Final Amid Diplomatic Tensions
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed attendance at the World Cup final in New Jersey.
- Tensions have risen due to Trump's criticism of Spain's defense spending and past threats of trade reprisals.
- Sanchez's refusal to allow U.S. military use of Spanish bases during the Iran conflict further strained relations.
2 Sources
- White House confirms President Trump will attend World Cup finalJul 17, 2026 at 7:21 AM · Reuters
- Trump and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez set for awkward World Cup final meetingJul 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM · Independent