India, July 7 -- Iran took a sharp dig at US President Donald Trump after the United States was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup following a defeat to Belgium. The jibe came amid heightened political tensions between Washington and Tehran, with Iran using social media to celebrate the American team's exit.

Iranian officials and state-linked accounts shared sarcastic posts, including the phrase "Dance with me," aimed at mocking Trump after the US campaign ended. The online reactions quickly gained attention as football became the latest arena for political messaging between the two nations.

The match also drew attention due to controversy surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun. Reports suggested Iranian media questioned Balogun's eligib...