World Cup 2026 | Belgium 3 - 2 Senegal
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty deep into extra time as Belgium staged a remarkable fightback
They recovered from two goals down to beat Senegal in a dramatic World Cup last-32 tie.
Author | Ajay
Stadium | Seattle Stadium
The last-gasp victory secured a place in the last 16, where they will face either the United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Rudi Garcia's side appeared destined for elimination as they trailed an impressive Senegal by two goals with only four minutes of normal time remaining.
However, half-time substitute Romelu Lukaku flicked home Thomas Meunier's cross to offer Belgium a route back into the contest.
They seized that opportunity in the 89th minute when Leandro Trossard's cross into the area was missed by goalkeeper Mory Diaw, allowing captain Tielemans to head home the equaliser and force extra time.
Earlier, the Belgian pair had been involved in a heated exchange before the second-half hydration break, with Lukaku stepping in to separate them.
Belgium's comeback stunned Senegal
They had looked firmly in control after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr gave them a deserved 2-0 advantage.
Having rescued themselves in normal time, Belgium then snatched a controversial winner in the 125th minute.
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After Dodi Lukebakio's effort brushed the crossbar, the referee awarded a penalty for Lamine Camara's sliding challenge on Tielemans following a video assistant referee review that lasted seven minutes.
Tielemans, the Aston Villa midfielder, kept his composure to drive the spot-kick into the top corner and complete a dramatic turnaround.
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