Belgian press sends message to Trump after team's victory over US

Belgian media outlets marked their national soccer team's decisive 4-1 victory over the United States with pointed messages directed at former U.S. President Donald Trump. The francophone newspaper Le Soir ran the headline "Hola, ¿Donald?" accompanied by a photo of Romelu Lukaku celebrating a goal, referencing Trump's alleged call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding player Folarin Balogun's red card. Het Laatste Nieuws questioned, "What will Donald Trump think of this?" as Belgian players mimicked Trump's signature dance.

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Hola, ¿Donald?

The Belgian Red Devils' official X account posted "Anula esta" (Cancel this) after the match. La Libre commented that Trump's "intervention proved useless" in a game where Belgium "showed its best face." De Standaard noted that "as decisive as FIFA's decision was, the Red Devils sent the United States home with the same authority."

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intervention proved useless

Belgium now advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals. Public broadcaster VRT noted the match's "convenient" timing, while RTBF anticipates a tough challenge against a Spanish team that has "not always gone well" for Belgium historically. Belgium's record against Spain stands at 6 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses in 23 encounters, with their last victory in 1986.

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as decisive as FIFA's decision was, the Red Devils sent the United States home with the same authority.