The 2026 FIFA World Cup recently came to a close with Spain beating Argentina in extra time to win their second ever title. Ferran Torres, the Cup-winning goal scorer, made headlines after the match by saying that he felt the goal was the result of support from the Spanish population.
During the parade, Torres was photographed wearing a red ‘Make Spain Great Again’ hat, in an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan. This sparked criticism from the political left, with some accusing Torres of speculating in real estate and sending a ‘clear ideological message’.
Reaction to the Hat
Despite the criticism, Torres posted several photos from the parade on social media, prominently featuring the hat. The caption, ‘Somos los reyessssss! Vaya locura!’, roughly translates to ‘We are the kings! It’s absolutely crazy!’. It’s still unclear whether Torres meant to wear the hat as a nod to right-wing causes in Spain or as a fun nod to the fact that the president presented the trophy to the national team.
A YouGov poll in June found that the current socialist government in Spain, led by Pedro Sanchez, has a low approval rating, with 63% holding unfavorable views. This may be related to the government’s plan to give residence permits to illegal immigrants in Spain, which aligns with the ‘Make Spain Great Again’ message.
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