Belgium celebrates World Cup win over USMNT with Trump dance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium defeated the United States Men's National Team 4-1 in the round of 16 of the World Cup on July 6 in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, and Romelu Lukaku added a late goal. Belgian players celebrated with a dance mimicking President Trump's campaign move, a jab at his efforts to influence Folarin Balogun's suspension. After the match, Belgian players expressed feelings of injustice, stating it motivated their performance. Belgium will face Spain in the quarterfinals, while the U.S. campaign ends as the last host nation remaining in the tournament.
- •Belgium wins 4-1 against USMNT in round of 16.
- •De Ketelaere scores two goals; Lukaku adds one.
- •Players celebrate with Trump's signature dance.
- •U.S. suspension controversy overshadowed the match.
- •Belgium will play Spain in the next round.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium throws salt in American wounds by busting out Trump dance after final goal
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Belgium Trolls Prez With ‘Trump Dance’ Celebration After Crushing USMNT: ‘Overturn This’
"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 Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.
"Romelu Lukaku put the finishing touches on Belgium’s 4-1 rout over the USMNT on Monday by sneaking in one last goal before the final whistle. It was a fitting way for a disastrous night for the Americans to end. Quite…
"As the Belgians gathered to celebrate Lukaku's goal, several Belgian players broke into the familiar "Trump dance," often performed at campaign rallies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:51 PMVictorious 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 Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:45 PMBelgium throws salt in American wounds by busting out Trump dance after final goal
Romelu Lukaku put the finishing touches on Belgium’s 4-1 rout over the USMNT on Monday by sneaking in one last goal before the final whistle. It was a fitting way for a disastrous night for the Americans to end. Quite…
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 10:35 AMWATCH: Belgium Trolls Prez With ‘Trump Dance’ Celebration After Crushing USMNT: ‘Overturn This’
As the Belgians gathered to celebrate Lukaku's goal, several Belgian players broke into the familiar "Trump dance," often performed at campaign rallies.
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