Sánchez did not appear greatly affected by the threats, emphasizing Spain’s peaceful policy.

In recent times, relations between the United States and Spain have witnessed sharp tensions after the Spanish government refused to allow U.S. forces to use their shared military bases in Morón and Rota to carry out airstrikes against Iran.

This decision angered U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to impose a complete trade ban on Spain, saying: “We will cut off all trade with Spain… we do not want any relationship with Spain.”

Trump confirmed that he had ordered the Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, to halt all dealings with Spain, considering that Spain had “behaved very badly.”

These statements came during a meeting with the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at the White House’s Oval Office.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez responded strongly, stressing his rejection of war and the collapse of international law. He said that Spain “will not be afraid of confronting the United States.”

However, Sánchez did not show significant concern over the threats, emphasizing Spain’s peaceful policy.

Link to the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in United States, Canada, and Mexico, has become a subject of debate in the context of these tensions. However, there is no evidence or official statement indicating that President Trump plans to prevent the Spanish national team or Spanish delegations from entering the United States to participate in the tournament.

The travel ban recently announced by Trump includes only 12 countries (such as Iran, Afghanistan, Eritrea, and others) and does not include Spain or any other European country.

On the contrary, circulating rumors suggest that Spain itself may be considering a voluntary withdrawal from the tournament due to diplomatic tensions with the United States.

According to reports circulating on social media, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is evaluating its options, with strong speculation about a possible withdrawal in response to Trump’s statements.

Some European journalists and politicians, such as Piers Morgan, have also suggested that eight European countries (including Spain, England, France, and Germany) could “suspend their participation” in the tournament in response to Trump’s foreign policies, including freezing visas for 75 countries and issuing trade threats. However, these remain only proposals and not official decisions.