🔥 Trending Seth Meyers Mocks Trump's World Cup Comments

Seth Meyers, the host of NBC's Late Night, has frequently satirized Donald Trump's appearance at the recent FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, which took place on July 21, 2026 ⁵. Meyers' commentary has largely focused on Trump's claims regarding his role in the event, his interactions with the crowd, and his comparisons to football players.

Trump's Claims of Elevating the World Cup

Meyers specifically mocked Trump's assertion that he "elevated" the World Cup ¹. Trump reportedly made claims about improving the event, which Meyers found absurd ¹. The Late Night host also ridiculed Trump's statement that football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has an "easier job" ¹. Meyers highlighted Trump's comments where he suggested that World Cup players do not work hard enough ².

Crowd Reaction and Trophy Presentation Drama

A significant point of Meyers' humor stemmed from the crowd's reaction to Trump's presence. Trump was reportedly booed by the World Cup audience ⁴ and met with widespread jeers ⁵. Meyers also criticized Trump for staying on stage during the celebrations ⁴ and for the "disputed handling of photographs" from the trophy presentation ³. FIFA's official accounts and the White House reportedly released "competing versions" of the trophy presentation photos, leading Meyers to characterize Trump as "The Sports Reaper" ³. Some reports noted that Trump presented the trophy to the victorious Spain team ⁵. Meyers drew a comparison, stating Trump was "like Forrest Gump in that historical montage" when discussing his interaction with the Spanish players ¹⁰.

Broader Context of Meyers' Commentary

Meyers' World Cup commentary is part of a broader pattern of his show's satirical focus on Trump. For instance, Meyers has also used his platform to critique Trump's political allies and other public figures ⁷, and has previously delivered "brutal burns" on Trump through clever editing and comedic segments ⁸⁹. The World Cup segments, including one titled "Trump Booed & Embarrassed at World Cup Final," highlight the consistent critical stance Meyers takes towards the former president ⁶.