Donald Trump responded to Belgium players mocking him with his signature dance moves after their 4-1 World Cup victory over the United States, writing on Truth Social: 'Yes, I'm watching. Congratulations!' The president's four-word reply came after Belgium players celebrated Romelu Lukaku's goal by mimicking Trump's questionable dance moves, a gesture that appeared to taunt the US leader.
Belgium's Victory and Mockery
Belgium knocked the US out of the World Cup in Seattle with goals from Charles De Ketelaere (twice), Hans Vanaken, and Romelu Lukaku. After Lukaku's goal made it 4-1, several Belgium players copied Trump's signature dance moves, a clear reference to the president's controversial intervention before the match. Trump had lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun in the previous round against Bosnia & Herzegovina. FIFA suspended Balogun's one-match ban, making him available for the Belgium game, but the decision backfired as the US suffered a heavy defeat.
Trump's Intervention and Fallout
Trump's lobbying sparked outrage, with Belgium's appeal against the decision thrown out. FIFA has strict rules against political interference, and Infantino is facing calls to resign. In a statement, Infantino claimed the decision was made by an independent disciplinary committee, but Trump revealed he had spoken directly to Infantino. 'I saw the play. That wasn't a foul, that wasn't even an infraction,' Trump said. 'I spoke to a man who's highly respected [Infantino] and by the way, whose level of respect has gone up tenfold.'
Trump's History with Sports Taunts
This is not the first time Trump has been mocked by a sporting team. After Europe's victory over Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York, Rory McIlroy led chants of 'Are you watching Donald Trump?' while holding the cup. The clip reached Trump, who responded with the same four-word reply: 'Yes, I'm watching. Congratulations!' The president's ability to take taunts in stride contrasts with the ongoing controversy over his FIFA intervention, which continues to draw criticism.
