A widely shared video on social media purports to show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, at the stadium supporting Spain during the FIFA World Cup Finals. The video gained significant traction following Spain’s victory over Argentina. However, an examination of the footage and available information has raised questions about its accuracy.
Claim: Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji spotted supporting Spain at FIFA finals
After Spain’s narrow 1-0 win against Argentina in the World Cup final, a video emerged on X (formerly Twitter) showing Mamdani and his wife appearing to cheer for Spain. The clip has amassed over 1.5 million views and has been interpreted by some as a subtle message from Mamdani directed at President Donald Trump, referencing a past disagreement regarding trade tariffs with Spain. Conversely, others have questioned the video’s authenticity and called for verification.
Fact Check: The clip is from the Brazil Vs Morocco match
While the video itself is genuine, the assertion that it was filmed during the recent Spain vs. Argentina FIFA final is inaccurate. Upon closer inspection of the video, Mamdani is seen wearing a New York City jersey, and his wife is wearing a Morocco jersey. A reverse image search of the video confirms that the footage originates from the match between Brazil and Morocco, which took place on June 13th.
A fact-check confirmed: "The X post incorrectly claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife were supporting Spain. The video is from a Brazil vs Morocco soccer match; Mamdani is wearing a New York jersey while his wife is clearly in a Morocco kit. The caption misrepresents the scene, as confirmed by the community note and visual evidence.”
Donald Trump says he has no tensions with Spain after World Cup final
Following Spain’s victory, President Donald Trump stated that he has no ongoing tensions with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, despite having recently implemented a trade halt with the European nation. Trump told reporters after the match, "I have no tension with him. I have no tension with anybody." He mentioned congratulating Spanish officials on their team’s performance and described the final as an "exciting" and "great event." Dismissing speculation that he was disappointed by Argentina’s loss, Trump commented that "Spain played better," acknowledging that it was a very close contest.