Belgium celebrates national team's 4-1 victory over USA in World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium's national soccer team recorded a 4-1 victory against the USA during a World Cup match early on July 7. The victory was met with jubilation from Belgian fans, who saw it as a significant moment amid the backdrop of Donald Trump's lobbying efforts regarding striker Falorin Balogun's suspension. The reaction included a humorous post from the Instagram account of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever's cat, suggesting satisfaction with the outcome. The next steps remain unclear as the focus shifts to the team's performance in the tournament.
- •Belgium won 4-1 against the USA in the World Cup.
- •The match took place early on July 7.
- •Fans reacted with joy, seeing it as a victory over Trump.
- •Prime Minister De Wever's cat posted a humorous reaction.
- •Controversy surrounding Trump and Balogun adds context.
- 12:47 PMThe Guardian Sport — Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump
"Fans across Belgium watched 4-1 win in early hours Victory ‘a real slap in the face for Trump and Infantino’ Belgium fans reacted with jubilation after the national team trounced the USA in a World Cup game that was overshadowed by the controversy over Donald Trump’s lobbying to overturn the suspension of the striker Falorin Balogun. Belgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, has yet to comment on the national team’s triumph, but the official Instagram account of his cat offered a sardonic, albeit indirect sign of satisfaction. Maximus, De Wever’s beloved cat, was shown lying on a rug holding a soft toy in the image of the US president. “I slept really well last night. And you?” reads the speech bubble in Dutch. Continue reading...
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