Belgium advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after beating the United States 4-1 in the Round of 16, a result that eliminated the co-hosts. Multiple outlets report that, following Belgium’s fourth goal, players including Romelu Lukaku joined a “Trump dance” celebration. The move, associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, quickly spread online and became a viral talking point, with viewers discussing whether it was playful or a reference to a prior controversy around the match.
Several reports connect the celebration to the events leading up to kickoff: the U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension was overturned after a review, following claims in Belgian coverage that Trump had urged FIFA to reconsider. In the match itself, Belgium scored in a convincing display, with outlets noting goals by Charles De Ketelaere (including a brace), as well as Hans Vanaken and Lukaku. Belgium’s win sets up a quarter-final against Spain, while the “Trump dance” continues to attract attention beyond the final whistle.
