Trump’s World Cup gamble backfires as Belgium routs US, sparking memes
TL;DR
Donald Trump’s bid to overturn Balogun’s suspension ended in a 4-1 defeat to Belgium, triggering memes and ridicule across the US and Belgium, with critics calling it the latest example of the “Trump effect”; Trump has not commented as the fallout unfolds.
- ‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World Cup The Independent
- USMNT will look back at 2026 World Cup as a missed opportunity ESPN
- Belgian National Team mocks U.S., Trump after World Cup win The Washington Post
- The USMNT's World Cup run changed everything — except the ending Yahoo Sports
- The United States’ dream didn’t die. It was overturned - The Athletic The New York Times
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