The Belgian men's national soccer team celebrated a decisive 4-1 victory over the United States in their World Cup Round of 16 match by performing Donald Trump's signature dance. The celebratory mimicry occurred after Romelu Lukaku scored Belgium's fourth goal in stoppage time.
The match, played on U.S. soil, saw Belgium dominate the American side. The celebration appeared to be a form of trolling directed at the United States.
This incident follows a previous discussion surrounding President Trump's involvement in a controversial decision during an earlier U.S. game. Trump had spoken with FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino regarding a red card suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, arguing it was not a foul and that the game should feature the best players. A committee ultimately suspended the red card, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium. However, Balogun was unable to significantly impact Monday's match, and the Belgian team, reportedly angered by Trump's intervention, used the dance celebration.
When questioned about his conversation with Infantino, Trump stated he did not tell Infantino what to do and believed a committee, not Infantino himself, made the decision. He maintained that the decision was correct because the foul was not legitimate and the game should feature top talent.
The loss was described as devastating for the U.S. team, compounded by the celebratory dance referencing President Trump.