Trump and Sánchez in same VIP box at World Cup final — von der Leyen snubs FIFA invite

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the New Jersey stadium will bring US President Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez together in the VIP box — two leaders whose relations have been deeply strained for months. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declined FIFA's invitation and will not attend the match.

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