Barron Trump attended Sunday’s World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey alongside his parents Donald and Melania Trump and one photo from the night has gone viral for a reason nobody expected.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in front of a star-studded crowd that included performances at the half-time show from Shakira, Madonna and Justin Bieber. The Trump family watched from behind bulletproof glass, with Barron, 20, seated alongside his parents.
A photo showing Barron standing with his father and FIFA president Gianni Infantino quickly spread across social media. Many fans were convinced the 20-year-old was wearing his father’s signature red tie, a detail that prompted widespread comment online.
“Barron Trump rocks his dad’s signature red tie at the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Incredible photo,” one X user wrote.
The real talking point ended up being a sign in the background
But it was the signage directly above Barron’s head that really got people talking. A banner reading “THE STAGE IS YOURS” was visible in the background of the photo, and fans were quick to point it out.
Some went further, connecting the banner to the matching red ties and reading political significance into the image.
“When President Trump wears a red tie it is his power tie. So you have both Barron and President Trump wearing red ties, and Barron is under a banner that says ‘THE STAGE IS YOURS.’ This is not a coincidence,” one user wrote.
Trump got booed on the pitch
The evening was not without its awkward moments for the president. When Trump walked out onto the pitch alongside Infantino for the trophy presentation, he was met with audible booing from the crowd, reports suggesting ambient noise levels rose from 78 decibels to 84 when he appeared.
Trump handed medals to players and officials before lingering on stage as Spain gathered for the trophy lift photo, applauding just a few feet from the celebrating players as confetti cannons exploded around them.
He was eventually ushered away by Infantino, a moment that has since been covered separately after a lip reader revealed what the FIFA president said to get him to move.
