Belgium’s national team celebrates a 4-1 Round of 16 win over the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by mimicking Donald Trump’s signature dance move during a goal celebration. Multiple outlets report that after scoring their fourth goal, players including Romelu Lukaku and teammates briefly broke into the widely recognized “Trump dance,” prompting a wave of online reactions and debate. The celebration is described as a playful mock or troll related to Trump, who is repeatedly referenced in coverage of the match-day controversy.
Several reports also link the celebration to a disputed U.S. striker Folarin Balogun decision in the days before the game, saying the suspension was overturned and that Trump urged FIFA to review the matter. Belgium’s on-field performance is consistently described as dominant: De Ketelaere scores twice, with goals also from Hans Vanaken and Lukaku. The win sends Belgium to the quarter-finals, where they are set to face Spain. Overall, outlets agree the dance celebration becomes one of the tournament’s most viral moments following the match.
