Belgium eliminated from World Cup after mocking Donald Trump, dominating United States
Belgium's national football team was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Spain shortly after defeating the United States. The match against the U.S. was marked by controversy regarding President Trump's intervention in player eligibility and Belgium's subsequent on-field mockery of the President.
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Dave Kelsey Fri, July 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM UTC · 3 min read On Monday night, Belgium was celebrating its most dominant match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after dismantling the United States by a final score of 4-1 and mocking President Donald Trump in the process. The cathartic win came after a day of drama surrounding Trump’s apparent involvement in securing eligibility for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun .
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