Belgium's players celebrated their 4-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup with a playful mimicry of Donald Trump's signature dance, showcasing their delight in knocking the co-hosts out of the tournament. The match took place in Seattle, where the USA struggled to perform, leading to their exit from the competition.

The backdrop to this encounter involved a controversial incident concerning Folarin Balogun, who had received a one-match ban after being sent off in a previous match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trump's influence was perceived in the suspension's delay, causing tension leading up to the round of 16 clash.

Belgium's players, particularly after Romelu Lukaku netted a fourth goal during stoppage time, were seen imitating the “Trump dance,” which gained popularity during Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Notably, Christian Pulisic had previously celebrated with the same dance after scoring against Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League.

An official post from the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) featured Lukaku cupping his ear to the crowd with the caption, “overturn this,” directly referencing the Balogun saga.

Midfielder Nicolas Raskin remarked, “A lot has happened off the pitch over the last two days... we were determined to respond on the field.”

Despite Belgium's appeal regarding Balogun's suspension being dismissed by FIFA, they now look ahead to facing Spain for a semi-final spot in Los Angeles on Friday.