Belgium defeats USMNT 4-1 with late goal and mock Trump dance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Belgium's men's national soccer team dominated the USMNT in the Round of 16 of the World Cup on July 7, 2026, with a decisive 4-1 victory. Romelu Lukaku sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal, further embarrassing the United States on home soil. Following the goal, Belgian players celebrated by performing a viral dance associated with Donald Trump, mocking the USMNT after a controversial intervention involving a player suspension. This loss marks a significant setback for the USMNT, who were unable to compete effectively against Belgium despite key player involvement.
- •Belgium wins 4-1 against the USMNT in World Cup Round of 16.
- •Romelu Lukaku scores in stoppage time to conclude the match.
- •Belgian players perform Trump dance in celebration after the goal.
- •The USMNT struggled despite Folarin Balogun's availability from suspension.
- •The match took place on July 7, 2026, in the United States.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — How Belgium mocked USMNT using viral Donald Trump dance at the World Cup
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium does Donald Trump dance goal celebration during embarrassing USA World Cup rout
"The USMNT proved to be no match for Belgium in the Round of 16 match between the two sides. Even before the game, most fans believed the USMNT had no chance of defeating Belgium in the knockout stages, but fans expected to see at least some competition from the hosts.
"The Belgium men’s soccer team just embarrassed the USA men’s national team, dominating them in their Round of 16 World Cup showdown on the United States’ home soil. Belgium finished...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:16 AMHow Belgium mocked USMNT using viral Donald Trump dance at the World Cup
The USMNT proved to be no match for Belgium in the Round of 16 match between the two sides. Even before the game, most fans believed the USMNT had no chance of defeating Belgium in the knockout stages, but fans expected to see at least some competition from the hosts.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:45 AMBelgium does Donald Trump dance goal celebration during embarrassing USA World Cup rout
The Belgium men’s soccer team just embarrassed the USA men’s national team, dominating them in their Round of 16 World Cup showdown on the United States’ home soil. Belgium finished...
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