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Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA
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Mother Jones
· Jul 8, 2026
Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposes 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 President Donald Trump’s []
The Independent
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’
Several of Belgium’s players were seen dancing in a style similar to Donald Trump after scoring the fourth goal in a 4-1 win
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance
It is Donald Trump's signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his Y.M.C.A. moves after he intervened before the match in which they knocked the United States out of the World Cup. The post Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance appeared first on Vanguard News.
SkySports
'Overturn this' - Belgium mock Trump and FIFA after USA World Cup exit
Belgium players appeared to mock US President Donald Trump and FIFA after eliminating co-hosts USA from the World Cup.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 8, 2026
Belgium mock Donald Trump with iconic dance following thumping victory over team USA
The Belgian national team has hilariously mocked US President Donald Trump following their victory over the United States in the World Cup. On Tuesday, Belgium knocked the co-hosts out of the World Cup following a thumping 4-1 victory in the round of 16. The build-up to the match was marred by controversy after FIFA overturned USA striker Folarin Balogun’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Balogun was set to miss the match against Belgium, but the one-match ban was overturned following an intervention by President Trump. Despite Balogun starting, Belgium thumped Team USA and celebrated Romelu Lukaku's goal by mimicking Trump’s iconic dance.
Irish Star
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium players mocked USA with Donald Trump's dance in locker room after World Cup win
Belgium players celebrated their 4-1 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 victory over the United States by performing Donald Trump's signature dance in the locker room, with video footage of Romelu Lukaku and teammates circulating on social media.
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Related coverage for "Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA": Mother Jones — Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposes the Collapse of the President’s Soft Power. The Independent — Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’. Vanguard News — Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance. SkySports — 'Overturn this' - Belgium mock Trump and FIFA after USA World Cup exit. Sky News Australia — Belgium mock Donald Trump with iconic dance following thumping victory over team USA. Irish Star — Belgium players mocked USA with Donald Trump's dance in locker room after World Cup win