Jon Stewart Brutally Roasts Donald Trump, Calls Him A 'Little Baby' After World Cup Final

Jon Stewart has joined the growing list of voices reacting to Donald Trump's appearance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The comedian devoted a segment of The Daily Show to mocking the U.S. President after Spain's victory over Argentina. Following Spain's extra-time win, Trump joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present medals and hand the World Cup trophy to the Spanish team before the celebrations began. Traditionally, only the winning players remain on stage for the iconic trophy lift, but Trump stayed beside the squad as Spain prepared to celebrate, a moment that quickly sparked criticism online. Addressing the incident on The Daily Show, Stewart congratulated Spain before reminding viewers that the trophy lift is meant to belong solely to the champions. As footage of Trump standing beside the celebrating players played on screen, Stewart reacted by asking, "...what are you doing on the stage? It's for the players!" The comedian then joked that the celebration had been overtaken by what he called Trump's over-inflated ego, giving the president the nickname Kankles Muldoon. Stewart's jokes didn't stop there. He also mocked Trump's comments after the match, where the president praised the tournament in his remarks to reporters. Trump said the event was four times greater than any FIFA ever held, before adding that it was probably about five times greater based on what people had told him. Reacting to those remarks, Stewart sarcastically asked, "...what's a FIFA? How do you hold a FIFA?" before bursting into laughter. When Trump insisted the tournament was probably about five times greater, Stewart paused before saying, "...is that what they told you?" He then added another jab, telling viewers that people around Trump say those things because you're a little baby. The Daily Show wasn't the only place talking about it. The viral footage of Trump's trophy ceremony appearance quickly became one of the biggest stories of the World Cup Final. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Final, ending a memorable tournament with celebrations that were expected to belong entirely to the players. As tradition dictates, medals were handed out before the winning captain prepared to lift football's most prestigious trophy. Among those present on stage was U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Initially, everything appeared routine. Trump congratulated the Spanish players one by one, exchanged a few words with several members of the squad, and posed for photographs. But within seconds, the mood changed. According to reports, Trump continued standing beside Spain's players even as Captain Rodri prepared for the trophy lift. Instead of moving away after presenting the medals, the president remained directly next to the captain, almost becoming part of the celebration itself. Mirror U.S. described the scene this way. Trump was speaking to Gavi on one side of the Spanish celebrations as Rodri held the famed Jules Rimet trophy, eager to lift it front of his bright-eyed teammates. That hesitation lasted only a few seconds. But on live television, those seconds felt much longer. Players appeared unsure. Some looked towards Trump. Others waited for the trophy lift to finally begin. Then came the gesture that has sparked endless debate online. As Rodri held the trophy, he reached toward Trump and gently patted him on the back. At first glance, it appeared friendly. But according to the report, it carried a very different meaning. Rodri reached out and patted Trump on the back. The president took his gesture as an opportunity to perhaps be a part of the trophy lift. Instead, Rodri's reach turned into a gentle push. He was trying to shove Trump off the stage. Mirror U.S. added that the president finally caught on and slowly began to march away. Whether viewers interpret it as a polite request or an awkward misunderstanding, the clip quickly exploded across social media, becoming yet another viral talking point from the World Cup final. Before finally leaving, Trump added another unexpected moment. Standing beside Spain's players, the 80-year-old broke into what the report described as his classic YMCA-style dance. The 80-year-old hit his classic YMCA-style fists-out dance in front of Spanish players Victor Muñoz, Pedri, and Fabian Ruiz. The reactions immediately caught viewers' attention. Mirror U.S. reported, Muñoz, previously cheering, immediately seemed horrified. So too was Nico Williams, standing behind Muñoz. Whether that reaction reflected surprise, discomfort, or simply the chaos of the moment, has become a topic of intense debate online. And that wasn't the only awkward interaction unfolding on stage. If Rodri's gesture wasn't enough to grab attention, FIFA president Gianni Infantino's actions added another layer to the story. According to the report, Infantino realized Trump had remained on stage longer than expected and attempted to move the president away before Spain lifted the trophy. The publication reported, This wasn't good enough for Infantino, who clearly wanted Trump out of the shot. As Trump lingered, the FIFA boss sprinted across the stage right before Rodri's lift to shoo the U.S. president away. But things didn't go exactly as planned. Mirror U.S. further stated, Trump, a little clueless, thought Infantino was trying to stand next to him and missed his signal to walk away. Infantino was forced to motion again to get Trump's attention, who gave the Spanish team a few claps before finally exiting. Those few seconds have now become one of the most replayed moments from the final. Only after Trump walked away could Spain finally enjoy the moment they had worked years to achieve. Captain Rodri lifted the World Cup trophy as teammates erupted in celebration. Confetti filled the air. The stadium exploded. But for many viewers, the conversation had already shifted away from football. Instead of discussing Spain's historic victory, social media was flooded with clips analyzing Trump's behavior, Rodri's body language, and Infantino's repeated attempts to clear the stage. One viral post summed up the mood, reading, Rodri waiting for Trump to leave. The clip quickly spread across X, Instagram, and TikTok, with millions debating exactly what happened. The awkward trophy ceremony wasn't the only moment that drew attention. Earlier in the evening, Trump had already received a mixed reception from fans inside the stadium. According to the report, Trump was showered with booze when he was shown on the New York-New Jersey Stadium Jumbotron before Sunday's kickoff, and was greeted with further jeers as he walked onto the field for the post-game trophy lift. With the crowd's reaction, Mirror US noted that Trump's appearance at the World Cup final was part of a broader pattern. The publication reported, The U.S. president has frequented sporting events in his second term as U.S. president, including the Daytona 500, Super Bowl, NBA finals, and more. So while the booze were allowed, Trump's appearance at the World Cup final wasn't exactly unexpected. Whether Rodri's pat on the back was simply a polite nudge, or a clear signal asking Donald Trump to leave the stage, is something viewers will continue to debate. What is undeniable is that one of football's greatest celebrations briefly became overshadowed by an unexpected political moment. From the booze inside the stadium, to Infantino's visible attempts to clear the stage, and Rodri's now-viral gesture, every second has been dissected online. For Spain, it was a day of sporting glory. For the internet, it became another unforgettable viral moment. What do you think? Was Rodri politely asking Trump to step aside, or has social media blown the incident out of proportion? Let us know in the comments below.