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On July 7, 2026, Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup match after FIFA reversed its decision to ban player Folarin Balogun. The initial ban was lifted following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Balogun, who had been suspended due to disciplinary reasons, started for the U.S. team. Belgium celebrated their victory by mocking Trump and FIFA, with Romelu Lukaku and his teammates celebrating a goal by mimicking Trump’s famous 'fake news' gesture. The Belgian Football Association later posted a photo of Lukaku’s celebration with the caption 'break this.' FIFA issued a lengthy statement explaining its reversal of the decision, which was appealed by Belgium. The incident sparked global reactions within the football community.
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