Overview
- Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle and advanced to the quarterfinals.
- The FIFA Referees Committee removed the automatic suspension that followed Folarin Balogun's red card, making him eligible to play against Belgium.
- President Donald Trump publicly confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Balogun's ban, a move that has drawn scrutiny over political influence in sport.
- Belgian players, led by Romelu Lukaku, performed celebratory gestures on the field and later replicated the so-called 'Trump Dance' in the dressing room, actions that were widely shared on social media and seen as mocking the intervention.
- Belgian officials have protested the handling of the disciplinary process and signaled they may formally challenge Balogun's participation, a step that could increase pressure on FIFA's disciplinary procedures and governance.