Trump meddling fuels Belgium’s World Cup momentum and national mood
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Trump’s bid to overturn a FIFA suspension ahead of the US-Belgium match backfires by galvanizing Belgium, who cruise to a knockout win while celebrating with national pride; the piece also highlights Belgium’s airline stunts and royal visits, and threads through Spain’s Catalan independence politics and broader Europe-wide World Cup fever.
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