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Trump's World Cup Intervention Shows His Sore Loser Philosophy

In sports as in foreign policy, he treats cheating as a virtue. And it doesn’t even work.

Reason

After Donald Trump’s FIFA Intervention Backfired, All The Ways Belgium Trolled The US After World Cup Exit

Here are all the ways Belgium appeared to mock the United States after its "embarrassing" 2026 World Cup exit.

Bored Panda

The US had the biggest opportunity in the history of American soccer. They wasted it

The USA men’s run at a home World Cup had attracted people who usually ignore soccer. Instead of triumph, they saw a humbling by Belgium

The Guardian - US

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SI:AM | U.S. Eliminated From World Cup With Nightmare Loss to Belgium

The co-hosts never stood a chance in a sloppy match that prematurely ended their tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Why World Cup exit showed the limits to the USA’s power – on and off the pitch

WORLD CUP 2026: Hit by a political wrecking ball ahead of their round of 16 encounter with Belgium, even a helping hand from President Trump could not take the USA into the quarter-finals. Richard Jolly examines what comes next for Mauricio Pochettino and his side

The Independent UK

How to destroy a feelgood factor with a sad star-spangled World Cup response

In today’s Football Daily: USA. USA. US … oh

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday's match between Portugal and Spain?

Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal. Mikel Merino scored a dramatic injury-time goal to secure the win for Spain. This defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey and Portugal's tournament. Spain will now face Belgium in the…

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Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump

Belgians reacted with delight after their team’s 4-1 win, a game overshadowed by the USA striker Falorin Balogun’s suspension being suspended

The Guardian - UK

Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence on Red Card Saga, USMNT’s World Cup Exit

The USMNT is now out of its home World Cup after a heavy defeat to Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026: Ronaldo out of his last World Cup as Spain beat Portugal

Mikel Merino broke the deadlock in injury time as Spain continue their perfect run with a 1-0 win. Portugal's exit means Cristiano Ronaldo played his final game at the World Cup, as he confirmed he's retiring from international football. Spain will face Belgium next after Rudi Garcia's side thrashed the…

France 24

Folarin Balogun confirms he was not involved in getting Belgium ban overturned

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally lobbied his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino over Balogun’s dismissal.

The Independent UK

European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card

A letter circulating in the European Parliament calls for an investigation into whether pressure from the US administration influenced FIFA's decision to reverse American striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Belgium went on to rout Team USA 4-1 in a resounding victory.

Euronews

How Trump was mocked as US are dumped out of World Cup by Belgium

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The Independent UK

Belgium Stars Caught Mocking Donald Trump After Knocking USA Out Of The World Cup

Belgium's 4-1 World Cup victory over the US was overshadowed by a celebration seemingly mocking President Trump, following controversy over US player Balogun's eligibility.

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The Independent UK

‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World Cup

Donald Trump mercilessly spoofed after his intervention to get Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned ends with 4-1 defeat and jokes about him imposing 12,000 percent tariffs on the victors

Benzinga

Belgium Tells Trump and FIFA to 'Overturn This' After Crushing US in World Cup Match That the President Warned Could Be 'Rigged, Just Like the Election…'

Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory in Seattle on Monday, turning a politically charged buildup over striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card reprieve into a lopsided Round of 16 defeat for the co-host.

The Independent UK

Watch: Belgium World Cup team mock Trump’s signature dance move after win over USA

Belgium football players appeared to perform President Donald Trump's signature dance after scoring their fourth goal in a 4-1 win over the United States, eliminating the co hosts from the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Belgium rocked by big injury blow after dominant World Cup win over USA

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Belgium have just two words to say after demolishing the United States as Donald Trump admits match interference

"Thank you for putting corruption in its place."

The Independent UK

Who warns Europe faces ‘more deadly weeks’ as heatwave builds again

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face "more deadly weeks" due to an intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. Temperatures are forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius in Portugal and southern Spain in the coming days. WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge held an emergency call, highlighting…

The Guardian - UK

So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there?

Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the moment, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Euronews

‘Overturn this’: Belgium mocks Donald Trump and FIFA with dance and post after victory against US

Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.

The Independent UK

Aston Villa and Belgium hit by major World Cup blow as Amadou Onana knee injury revealed

Onana had to replaced in the first half of Belgium’s win over USA

The Independent UK

Did Balogun play against Belgium in World Cup match?

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa accuses Uefa of hypocrisy in latest war of words over Folarin Balogun decision

Fifa has hit back at Uefa over the lifting of the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, saying the move was ‘nothing new in the modern game’

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