FIFA World Cup 2026 | Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time
Belgium secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. Youri Tielemans scored the winning penalty in extra time after Belgium trailed by two goals for much of the match.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the 2026 World Cup and the elimination of several African teams in the knockout stages.
Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash in Seattle early Thursday (July 2, 2026) to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried.
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