The defeat of the United States against Belgium is being attributed by many American fans to an alleged “Donald Trump curse,” reigniting the controversy surrounding the American President and his unexpected intervention in the World Cup. The match held in Seattle was marked both by the result, which led to the elimination of Mauricio Pochettino's team, and by the intense wave of criticism and reactions that followed the political involvement.
The U.S. national team, led by Mauricio Pochettino, was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Belgium on Monday, which now advances to the quarter-finals, where it will face Spain next Friday. The rematch had an extra ingredient of controversy due to the reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension, following a direct appeal made by Donald Trump to FIFA over the weekend, a decision that generated international discomfort. Balogun ended up starting but could not prevent the USMNT's early exit from the tournament.
Trump's intervention dominated the narrative of the game in Seattle, with many fans pointing fingers at the president for the atmosphere surrounding the team. At one point, even the Belgian players seized the opportunity to mock Trump, imitating his dance during the celebrations at Lumen Field. Frustration quickly took over social media, with American fans vehemently expressing their discontent towards the U.S. leader. “Trump ruins everything,” vented one fan on X. Another questioned: “What is the opposite of ‘Midas Touch’? ‘Rust Touch’, yes, Trump has that…”. The discontent was palpable after the final whistle, with one fan stating: “The world is now laughing at America – thanks to Trump.”
The phrase “Trump Curse” went viral, with fans suggesting that the president's alleged curse affects all sports. “We really need to study this Trump Curse. It has hit all major sports,” said another fan. And another added: “The reverse Midas touch. Everything Trump touches fails,” emphasized a supporter of the USMNT. The sentiment is that Trump's bad luck in sports has now reached soccer, with one fan summarizing: “He should stay away from anything that involves a ball.”
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The American defeat also resonated with European fans, who were quick to mock the USMNT's elimination, linking it to Trump's involvement in the recent controversy. The atmosphere of frustration and disbelief quickly spread across the United States, with discussions focusing more on the consequences of the presidential intervention than on the team's sporting performance.
With Belgium already qualified for the quarter-finals and the controversy still heated, the elimination of the USMNT is set to continue making headlines, fueling theories and intense reactions in the coming days.
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