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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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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 []
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.
Metro
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA
Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA
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.
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
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 7, 2026
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
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Related coverage for "Belgium players mocked USA with Donald Trump's dance in locker room after World Cup win": Mother Jones — Belgium’s Trump Dance Exposes the Collapse of the President’s Soft Power. Sky News Australia — Belgium mock Donald Trump with iconic dance following thumping victory over team USA. Metro — Belgium players mock Donald Trump with YMCA dance in dressing room after beating USA. Vanguard News — Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance. The Independent — Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’. Football | Mail Online — Belgium poke fun at Trump and USA with brutal two-word tweet... after players had mocked president's dancing in World Cup celebrations