Belgium Players Appear to Mock Donald Trump with His Signature Dance Move After Eliminating USA From the World Cup
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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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…
Belgium players appear to mock Donald Trump with his signature dance move after eliminating USA from the World Cup
Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle on Monday, sending the last remaining host nation home in the round of 16. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a late fourth goal to seal a comfortable victory for the Belgian side. After Lukaku’s goal, several Belgian players appeared to break into what looked like Donald Trump’s well-known arm-pumping dance – a move the …
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