Belgium players mocked President Trump after scoring final goal

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.

Belgian soccer team celebrates with Trump dance after knocking out US

The Belgian national men's soccer team poked fun at President Trump as it defeated the United States in the World Cup on Monday night. Members of the team celebrated its fourth and final goal of the game on the goal line by performing what has become widely known as the Trump dance as American supporters...

Belgium Troll Trump After Eliminating USA from World Cup

Belgium appeared to take aim at U.S. President Donald Trump after eliminating the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several players celebrating using Trump's signature dance following their emphatic 4-1 victory in the Round of 16.

Belgium poke fun at Trump and USA with brutal two-word tweet... after players had mocked president's dancing in World Cup celebrations

Belgium poke fun at Trump and USA with brutal two-word tweet... after players had mocked president's dancing in World Cup celebrations

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 []

Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at Lumen Field in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the 9th and 33rd minutes, while Hans Vanaken added a third in the 57th minute. Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time, scoring in the 93rd minute. Malik Tillman scored the United States' only goal in the 31st minute with a direct free kick.

Belgian players mock USA by mimicking the Trump dance after beating them at World Cup

Belgium’s national soccer team turned a dominant World Cup victory into a pointed message aimed at President Donald Trump after eliminating the United States with a 4-1 win in Seattle. The Belgian players’ celebration came after days of controversy surrounding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, whose one-match ban was suspended by FIFA shortly before the match. []

'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.

USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker in front of star-studded crowd... despite Trump's extraordinary intervention

USA's World Cup dream is OVER: Belgium score four to dump woeful hosts out in Seattle shocker in front of star-studded crowd... despite Trump's extraordinary intervention

Fair Play, Belgium

GMB: It was Belgium who had the last laugh, in victory mocking Donald Trumps signature dance move[image or embed]— Saul Staniforth (@saulstaniforth.bsky.social) July 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM Trump will probably deport them.

Belgium Thrash USA 4-1 To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals

Belgium thump USA 4-1 as Charles De Ketelaere scores twice to end hosts’ World Cup campaign In last 16 stage.

US team loses to Belgium, sending World Cup dream to a halt

Belgium, motivated by the uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun, dismantled any hope of the US reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years. US coach Pochettino relayed his disappointment and frustration but insisted that the backlash over Balogun's ban was no excuse for his team's poor performance.

World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live

All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email usAndrew Giuliani, head of the White House’s World Cup taskforce, has defended Donald Trump’s lobbying of Fifa to lift the suspension of US player Folarin Balogun for Monday’s game against Belgium.The US president claimed that Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who showed Balogun a red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, was “a little bit suspect, if you check his past”. This was apparently a reference to a match-fixing investigation by Brazil’s senate in 2024 that examined how referees were assigned to games but did not accuse Claus of wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

SEATTLE — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, [] The post Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Fired-up Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed [] The post Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown appeared first on The Namibian.

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

Alexi Lalas on USMNT’s World Cup exit: ‘The time for moral victories is over’

The USMNT picked the worst possible night to play its worst game of the tournament, and Alexi Lalas wasn’t interested in softening that verdict. Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 World Cup on Monday night, winning 4-1 in the Round of 16 at Lumen Field in what had been billed as the biggest

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.

Belgium eliminates US 4-1 at Seattle Stadium

WASHINGTON, July 07 (YPA) – Belgium ruthlessly ended the United States’ World Cup campaign on Monday night, dismantling the co-hosts 4-1 in Seattle to secure a spot in the quarterfinals and deny the Americans their first last-eight appearance in 24 years. Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring for Belgium before the US temporarily found a []

Fans devastated as U.S. Men's Team eliminated from World Cup

American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the U.S. defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Trump, Mamdani give contrasting July 4th speeches. And, U.S. faces Belgium in World Cup

For the nation's 250th birthday, President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani had opposing visions of America. And, the U.S. and Belgium face off today in the FIFA World Cup.

There is justice in life: Belgium’s Raskin

SEATTLE (Reuters) -- The United States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend US forward Folarin Balogun's ban. Balogan was permitted to play, despite receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, after US President Donald Trump's unprecedented intervention but he barely had an impact on the pitch. The 25-year-old forward did win the free k

‘Trump Curse’ Gains Traction After Shocking U.S. Loss

SAUL LOEB / Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesThe phrase “Trump Curse” quickly trended online after America’s resounding World Cup loss against Belgium.President Donald Trump admitted on Monday that he’d personally intervened with the FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn the suspension of Team USA superstar Folarin Balogun.Balogun’s red card in Thursday’s tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina officially ruled him out of the last-16 match-up with Belgium. FIFA sensationally overturned the suspension after Trump’s intervention, prompting accusations of political interference and even corruption.Read more at The Daily Beast.

World Cup 2026: Canada’s Eustaquio issues warning to Morocco, Netherlands after beating South Africa

Canada midfielder, Stephen Eustaquio, has issued a warning to Morocco and the Netherlands following his side’s World Cup Round of 32 win against South Africa on Sunday. The 29-year-old star scored a late winning goal as Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 to qualify for the Round of 16 stage. Canada will now face the winner [] World Cup 2026: Canada’s Eustaquio issues warning to Morocco, Netherlands after beating South Africa

Belgium cut USA to size, set up Spain showdown

Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed by The post Belgium cut USA to size, set up Spain showdown appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Belgium Score Late Penalty In Extra Time To Beat Senegal, Reach Round Of 16

Belgium vs Senegal Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Youri Tielemans scored a penalty late in extra-time to guide Belgium to a 3-2 win over Senegal in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match.

World : Belgium Produce Remarkable Late Comeback To Beat Senegal In Last 32

SEATTLE, July 2 (Bernama-dpa) -- Belgium scored two late goals to force extra-time and then Youri Tielemans netted a penalty at the death as a stunned Senegal were beaten 3-2 in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.

World Cup 2026: Belgium Sends USA Packing With 4-1 Victory

Belgium Eliminates USMNT 4-1 in World Cup Round of 16 Image of Charles De Ketelaere by BR Football @brfootballXThe United States men’s national ...

FIFA denies Belgium's appeal over Trump-influenced red card reversal

Following the controversial red-card reversal for team U.S.A., FIFA announced early in the afternoon that Belgium's appeal of that decision was denied. “The request was rendered inadmissible on the grounds that the RBFA is not a party to the proceedings and, as such, has no standing to appeal the decision,” FIFA said in a statement. 0:00 A World Cup sidetracked by a Donald Trump controversy 1:09 FIFA denies Belgium’s appeal 2:40 The irony of FIFA’s response to Belgium 5:33 Belgian foreign minister and former referee weighs in Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News

USA v Belgium: Predicted line-ups, stats and preview for World Cup last-16 clash

The USA face Belgium in the last-16 of the World Cup. Read our in-depth preview here.

FIFA shuts Belgium plea, Trump cheers reversal

FIFA shuts Belgium plea, Trump cheers reversal

FIFA suspends red card for US striker after Trump’s request

As the World Cup moves into its final stages, Belgium’s appeal has been rejected by FIFA, after the organisation lifted a ban on a US player following Donald Trump's request. Millions have reacted angrily to what they call a controversial decision to overturn the red card. FIFA's president defended the move, saying the organisation’s judicial bodies are independent. Candice Cole reports.

USA vs. Belgium Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Check out the odds for the USA vs. Belgium Round of 16 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup: Belgium eliminates blunder-plagued USA in Round of 16

World Cup: Belgium eliminates blunder-plagued USA in Round of 16

‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy

For Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it emerged that Donald Trump had lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned, Belgium – and other nations – were outraged: Uefa called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.

Belgium Was Better. That’s Okay.

We got dusted. There is no other honest way to say it. Belgium beat the United States 4 to 1 in the Round of 16, and if you strip away the goals and just watch the runs of play, the gap looked wider than the scoreline even suggests. Two goals came off our own defensive mistakes. A []

4-1 win: Belgium dump US out of World Cup after Balogun row

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals against Spain, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice as the match was overshadowed by controversy over FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension.

Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance?

With Folarin Balogun surprisingly cleared to play against Belgium, backing the American striker as an anytime goalscorer at +150 odds is the ultimate value play for this World Cup Round of 16 clash. The host nation just received a massive boost to their firepower, setting the stage for an unforgettable knockout duel. The Story Balogun [...] Read More... The post Folarin Balogun Goalscorer Odds: Will the USA Striker Capitalize on a Second Chance? appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Why this World Cup finally feels like a turning point for soccer in America

The USMNT faces Belgium in a prime-time World Cup match as ratings, fan turnout, betting interest, and Balogun red-card drama fuel soccer buzz

USA crashes out after 4–1 defeat to Belgium | AJ #shorts

Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned as they watched their team's dream come to an abrupt end. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile