Belgium Mocks U.S. and Trump After 4-1 World Cup Win
World Cup Following Belgium’s fourth goal, the Belgian national team’s official X account shared an image from the play with the caption: “Overturn this.”
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The post appeared to reference the controversy surrounding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, whose one-match suspension was reportedly lifted by FIFA on Sunday after President Donald Trump requested the governing body review the decision.
Balogun had been set to miss the match after receiving a red card during the Round of 32. The decision to reverse his suspension drew criticism across the soccer world, with some accusing FIFA of giving special treatment to the United States.
Belgium appeared to lean into the controversy throughout the match. Several Belgian players were seen performing what appeared to be the “Trump dance” celebration after scoring their fourth goal.
Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said the team felt motivated by the events surrounding the match.
“A lot has happened off the pitch over the last two days,” Raskin said after the game. “There was a sense of injustice within the squad, and we were determined to respond on the field.”
Belgium now advances in the World Cup knockout stage, while the United States’ tournament run comes to an end.
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