Belgium Beats US 4-1, Players Mock Trump with Dance

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, and players celebrated by performing the Trump Dance in mockery of President Donald Trump, who had intervened to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play. Source: Excelsior

The match and the dance

• Belgium won with goals by Charles De Ketelaere (2), Hans Vanaken, and Romelu Lukaku. Source: Excelsior
• After the final whistle, Lukaku and other players performed the Trump Dance on the field and later in the locker room, as shown in a viral video. Source: Heraldo

The controversy

• Days before, Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request the lifting of Balogun's red card suspension. Source: Excelsior
• FIFA's referee committee complied, allowing Balogun to start. Trump celebrated on social media, angering Belgian players and UEFA. Source: Heraldo

What's next

• Belgium will face Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10. Source: Excelsior