David Squires on … Spain winning the World Cup final in the shadow of Trump
This piece is a David Squires cartoon strip for the Guardian, offering a satirical, illustrated take on Spain's victory in the 2026 World Cup final. Rather than a conventional news report, it uses comic-style panels to reflect on the match and its surrounding spectacle, with particular focus on Donald Trump's presence at the event.
The cartoon revisits the final between Spain and Argentina, with Squires poking fun at the fact that Trump attended and watched Spain claim the trophy. As with his regular Guardian strip, the piece uses visual satire rather than straight reportage to comment on the tournament's conclusion and its political undertones.
- David Squires cartoon satirises Spain's 2026 World Cup final win.
- Spain beat Argentina to claim the trophy again.
- Cartoon highlights Donald Trump's attendance at the final.