The patient and polite usher kept asking the Spain fan not to stand on his seat while playing the trumpet.
“The seat will break!”
At the first-half hydration break — with the 2026 World Cup final scoreless — the seat-standing dispute took the form of a comical one-sided negotiation.
“Pago, Pago!” said the trumpeter, indicating he’d pay for the seat base should it snap.
As the usher shook his head with a weary grimace, the trumpeter’s friend, who spoke some English, said, “I am an engineer. I know that this seat can take 200 kilos, 200 kilos!”
After one final plea — “I work here and I’ve seen them break. Please!” — the trumpeter finally relented, leading songs and chants from the ground.
SUBSCRIBE TO KEEP READING
Start for $0 & enjoy free unlimited access for 30 days.
- Daily TV listings for U.S. and global soccer.
- Inside access to USA’s 2026 World Cup prep.
- Exclusive interviews with players and coaches.
- Expert analysis of top soccer headlines.
- Cancel anytime.
Already have an account? Sign in here.
CHECK OUT MORE STORIES
Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.
Already have an account? Sign in here.
