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Belgian players, soccer federation mock Donald Trump after beating U.S ... Kyle Bonn Getty Images As Belgium thrashed 2026World Cupco-hosts USA 4-1 in Seattle on Monday night, the newly-minted villains were dispatched and sent packing from the FIFA tournament. Despite an energizing start to the competition, winning their group and looking impressive in the process, the USMNT had, through little fault of their own, become the target of global ire. The public perception that the U.S. men were using governmental influence to gain an advantage soured many neutrals and supporters alike on their critical Round of 16 match, leaving the world to root for their eventual demise. The world got its wish, as Belgium torched the United States from start to finish, dismantling their counter-press and keeping their superstars in check. Belgium themselves felt slighted, and that was made clear as they took the opportunity to verbally and emotionally degrade the defeated host nation by the end of the 90 minutes in Seattle. MORE:The USMNT's 2026 World Cup was a failure|Looking ahead to the USMNT 2030 World Cup roster After defeating the United States, the Belgian players drew one more nail in…

Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposed the Collapse of the President’s Soft Power Moments after scoring Belgium’s fourth goal against the hapless US Men’s National Soccer Team, Romelu Lukaku ran to the corner flag and joined his teammates in a mocking Trump Dance. The scene was repeated soon after in the Belgium locker room, this time as they sang the Village People’s “YMCA”—a staple of the US president’s […]

Belgium stars brutally mock Donald Trump with goal ... - LADbible Home > News > Sport Updated 10:28 7 Jul 2026 GMT+1 Published 07:49 7 Jul 2026 GMT+1 Belgium stars brutally mock Donald Trump with goal celebration after president's red card intervention Lukaku's Belgium teammates joined him after he scored the fourth goal in their mega defeat over team USA Jess Battison Follow us on Google Discover Team USA suffered their heaviest defeat in decades last night (6 July) thanks to a Belgian 4-1 victory. But it wasn’t just the scoreboard that was a bitter pill to swallow, but perhaps the message their opponents sent. The hosts’ game with Belgium came after a whole load of controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban. Earlier on yesterday, Donald Trump revealed he had asked the football body to review the red card which he said would have left a ‘big stain’ on the World Cup. Advert And so, with Balogun allowed to play them, Belgium are said to have served up a dance similar to the ‘ Trump dance’ while celebrating their fourth goal. Fans say it was a ‘mocking’ of the US president as they simply said: “Well played.” Players joined Lukaku t…

Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump’s signature dance celebration after fourth goal https://www.byteseu.com/2174223/ Well, that was a brutal ending. Team USA’s World Cup run came to an emphatic close Monday night in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. But the lasting image wasn’t the …

'Overturn this': Belgium players mock Donald Trump with goal ... Sport | Football 'Overturn this': Belgium players mock Donald Trump with goal celebrations as USA dumped out of World Cup Belgium took delight in knocking out the co-hosts with a thumping 4-1 win Alex Young , Senior Sport Editor @ alexwsyoung 1 minute ago COMMENTS Belgium players appeared to mock US President Donald Trump as co-hosts USA were thumped 4-1 to exit the World Cup. Build-up to the last-16 clash was overshadowed by star USMNT striker Florian Balogun having his one-game red card ban suspended for a year following an intervention from Trump. FIFA announced on Sunday that the automatic one-match ban for Balogun’s dismissal against Bosnia and Herzegovina had been suspended, with Belgium, appealing – unsuccessfully – against the decision. Trump then stated he asked for the dismissal to be looked at, and said he would have felt Monday night’s match against Belgium would have been “rigged” if Balogun had not been able to play. FIFA has strict rules around political interference in the business of its national associations, with the Nepalese federation suspended just last month for third-party interference. Infant…

Belgium players brutally mock Donald Trump as USA humiliated in World ... Belgium celebrated a stunning 4-1 win over the United States at Seattle Stadium with a dance routine mimicking President Donald Trump's signature moves in what seemed a deliberate dig. The Red Devils knocked the USA out of their home World Cup, capitalising on three defensive blunders before adding a fourth late on to wrap up a commanding win. Tempers were already fraying ahead of kick-off after FIFA controversially permitted USA striker Folarin Balogun to feature despite receiving a red card in the previous round. Trump publicly backed FIFA's ruling at the Oval Office on Monday, and admitted to having spoken with Gianni Infantino prior to the lifted suspension being announced. READ MORE : USA star Folarin Balogun speaks out after Donald Trump drops him in World Cup controversy READ MORE : World Cup manager resigns, Donald Trump trolled, FIFA hit back over referee - round-up Belgium were incensed and demanded answers while threatening further action, yet ultimately let their feet - and their dancing - do the talking, as Trump was filmed boarding a plane and departing the country while the embarrassment playe…

Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump <ul><li><p>Fans across Belgium watched 4-1 win in early hours</p></li><li><p>Victory ‘a real slap in the face for Trump and Infantino’</p></li></ul><p>Belgium fans reacted with jubilation after the national team trounced the USA in a World Cup game that was overshadowed by the controversy over Donald Trump’s lobbying to overturn the suspension of the striker Falorin Balogun.</p><p>Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, has yet to comment on the national team’s triumph, but the official Instagram account of his cat offered a sardonic, albeit indirect sign of satisfaction. Maximus, De Wever’s beloved cat, was shown lying on a rug holding a soft toy in the image of the US president. “I slept really well last night. And you?” reads the speech bubble in Dutch.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/07/belgium-fans-celebrate-world-cup-usa-donald-trump">Continue reading...</a>

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The world mocks USA as they're dumped out of World Cup in 4-1 thrashing ... ByOLIVER TODD, DIGITAL HEAD OF SPORT Published:01:49 EDT, 7 July 2026|Updated:05:23 EDT, 7 July 2026 3.3k Viewcomments The United States have been dumped out of the World Cup in a humiliating 4-1 loss to Belgium - to the gleeful reaction of the rest of the world. After FIFA reversed the red-card suspension of USA star Folarin Balogun following pressure from PresidentDonald Trump, critics had warned that the integrity of the beautiful game was at stake. And, led by the Trump-dancing Belgian strikerRomelu Lukaku, the reaction has been one of mockery. A spokesman for the Iranian FA this morning said: 'Now the whole world is dancing to celebrate politics' humiliating defeat by football.' While Belgium, who were furious with Trump's Balogun intervention, wrote on their official social media accounts: 'Overturn this.' The 'Trump dance' first went viral when he performed it on stage at numerous political rallies while YMCA played and involves him standing still and alternating fist pumps in time to the music. It's since been mimicked plenty of times but Lukaku's taunting was particularly pointed. Mauricio…

'Overturn this': Belgium revels in World Cup win with jibe at Trump ... BELGIUM’S DECISIVE 4-1 World Cup victory over the United States was followed by celebrations both on and off the pitch, with players, fans and even the country’s newspapers taking aim at Donald Trump. Belgium booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after comfortably dispatching the tournament co-hosts, ending the US’ hopes of reaching the last eight for the first time in 24 years. After Belgian player Romelu Lukaku scored the side’s fourth goal in extra time, he and several of his teammates gathered to celebrate by imitating Donald Trump’s dance. La selección de#Belgicase burla de Trump y en su casa.pic.twitter.com/sQEwyKqM3L The aftermath quickly turned political following the controversy surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun, whoseone-match suspension was overturned by Fifa after lobbying from Trump. Belgium’s official national team account wasted little time posting a picture on social media of the players celebrating alongside the caption: “Overturn this.” Overturn this. 🧏‍♂️#USABELpic.twitter.com/KcBAJp3Z7d It followed up with another dig, joking: “It’s called s̶o̶c̶c̶e̶r̶ FOOTBALL.” I…

Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup ... Belgium ’s players appeared to mock Donald Trump with the president’s trademark dance after knocking the United States out of the World Cup . The USA were comfortably second best in Seattle as the co-hosts exited the tournament with a sluggish display that saw them beaten 4-1. The build-up to the round of 16 encounter had been overshadowed by Trump’s apparent role in the suspending of a one-match ban for striker Folarin Balogun , who had been sent off in the win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. And Belgium appeared to delight in overcoming the USA and Balogun, who started in Seattle, taking a couple of digs at the president as they celebrated reaching the quarter-finals. Several of their squad appeared to mimic the “Trump dance”, popularised by the president during his successful 2024 presidential campaign, after Romelu Lukaku scored their fourth goal in stoppage time. USA forward Christian Pulisic had previously celebrated a goal against Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League with the dance. An Instagram post from the official Belgium account showing Lukaku cupping his ear to the crowd was captioned, “overturn this”…

FIFA WC: Belgium players mimic Donald Trump's dance after win over USA | Watch After a convincing victory, Belgium players couldn't resist poking fun at Donald Trump's infamous dance moves. Romelu Lukaku and his teammates celebrated in style, with a social media post cheekily referencing a FIFA ruling that permitted Folarin Balogun to take the field post red card. Belgium has now confidently moved on to the quarter-finals after their stunning defeat of the USA.