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.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: 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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