Belgian soccer team celebrates with Trump dance after knocking out US
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced and then mocked President Donald Trump with a dance and a social media post.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, the United States Men's National Team lost 4-1 to Belgium at Seattle Stadium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, eliminating the Americans from the tournament.
- President Donald Trump insisted he did not pressure the governing body, yet his public boast about calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card drew scrutiny before the match.
- Belgium dominated the match, with Romelu Lukaku scoring in stoppage time and leading teammates in a mocking imitation of Trump's 'Y.M.C.A.' dance move; The Red Devils' official X account later posted "Overturn this" alongside a photo of Lukaku celebrating.
- Fans flooded social media blaming the "Trump curse" for the elimination, noting his attendance at a New York Knicks game previously coincided with their lone playoff loss. Attorney Ron Filipkowski mocked the intervention with "Maybe Trump can call FIFA and ask them to find four more goals."
- The Red Devils now prepare to face Spain on Friday at Inglewood, California, for a semifinal berth. For the United States, the defeat marks a disappointing end to the tournament that began with high expectations.
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Donald Trump and the USA got their say. Both on the pitch and in the locker room, the Belgian players took the opportunity to celebrate with Trump's famous dance. - Football won today, says Axel Witsel.
Overturn This! – Belgium Sends Message to Pres. Trump After Humiliating USA
Belgium delivered the perfect response to one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, crushing the United States 4-1 in Seattle before mocking the decision that allowed Folarin Balogun to play. After FIFA suspended Balogun’s automatic one-match ban following the intervention of Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, Belgium insisted they would let their football do the talking. They did exactly that. Charles De Ketelaere scor…
Players imitated the dance that the American usually does at their rallies to the sound of 'YMCA'
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