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Belgium Players Appear to Mock Donald Trump with His Signature Dance Move After Eliminating USA From the World Cup

On Monday, July 6, 2026, the United States Men's National Team lost 4-1 to Belgium at Seattle Stadium in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, eliminating the Americans from the tournament.
President Donald Trump insisted he did not pressure the governing body, yet his public boast about calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card drew scrutiny before the match.
Belgium dominated the match, with Romelu Lukaku scoring in stoppage time and leading teammates in a mocking imitation of Trump's 'Y.M.C.A.' dance move; The Red Devils' official X account later posted "Overturn this" alongside a photo of Lukaku celebrating.
Fans flooded social media blaming the "Trump curse" for the elimination, noting his attendance at a New York Knicks game previously coincided with their lone playoff loss. Attorney Ron Filipkowski mocked the intervention with "Maybe Trump can call FIFA and ask them to find four more goals."
The Red Devils now prepare to face Spain on Friday at Inglewood, California, for a semifinal berth. For the United States, the defeat marks a disappointing end to the tournament that began with high expectations.

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