Spanish Goalkeeper Borja Iglesias Prepares for World Cup Final Amid Political Concerns

Spanish goalkeeper Borja Iglesias is gearing up for the most significant match of his career: the World Cup final against Argentina. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon, the match will take place at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

If Spain wins, Iglesias will find himself in the spotlight, likely shaking hands with President Donald Trump after the match. However, Iglesias does not support the president, a stance he expressed to the Spanish media on Saturday.

“I don’t want to go to prison,” Iglesias commented about the prospect of greeting Trump, as reported by All Out Soccer. “I hope the moment is filled with happiness and passes quickly so I can forget about it.”

Iglesias aims to avoid controversy, recognizing that discussions about politics might not be welcomed during such an event. “People know my views well,” he remarked. “Although I wish I could do many things, my power to influence certain areas is limited.”

In past statements, Iglesias has shown support for pro-Palestinian protesters and criticized the former Spanish soccer federation chief, who resigned after an incident at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

He has expressed that Trump faces challenges with individuals advocating “for progress and fundamental values.” Trump plans to attend the World Cup final, having previously participated in the trophy presentation at the FIFA Club World Cup.

President Donald Trump recently received the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, during an event held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will kick off on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET, with live coverage available on FOX.

Ryan Gaydos serves as a senior editor for Fox News Digital.