Belgium eliminate the United States from the FIFA World Cup round of 16 with a 4-1 win, a result followed by a brief social media post and on-field celebrations that some reports link to US President Donald Trump and FIFA. Multiple outlets say the post used the phrase “Overturn this,” and that Belgium’s messaging was directed at the red-card dispute involving US striker Folarin Balogun. The controversy centres on a decision by FIFA that lifted or affected Balogun’s suspension before the match, which is widely described as being contentious among supporters and the wider sporting community.
After the match, accounts from international media describe Belgium players and/or the Belgian team’s social media team appearing to mock FIFA and Trump, with some reports also mentioning dance or celebratory gestures. While the coverage focuses on the tone of Belgium’s reaction, all sources agree on the key sporting outcome: Belgium beat the USA 4-1 and progress further, with the red-card row providing context for the celebrations and online comments.
