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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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Super News Affiliate (@supernewsaffiliate) Earlier, the Belgian pair had been invol...

Haaland double sends Norway into last 32 after victory over Senegal Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured their place in the World Cup last 32 with a victory over Senegal in New Jersey. Author | Josh T Stadium | New York New Jersey Stadium  After only two matches at the tournament, the Manchester City striker Haaland has already scored twice as many World Cup goals (four) as any other Norwegian player in history. A closer look at what happened Full-back Marcus Pedersen, introduced early as a substitute, took advantage of a poor clearance from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly to give Norway the lead late in the first half. Haaland then took centre stage after the break. He raced on to Martin Odegaard's incisive through ball to make it 2-0 in the 48th minute, becoming Norway's all-time leading scorer at World Cups in the process, before Ismaila Sarr reduced the deficit to revive Senegal's hopes. Haaland quickly restored Norway's two-goal advantage five minutes la...

Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brilliant double Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with victory over Senegal in New Jersey. Author | James Y Stadium | New York New Jersey Stadium Mbappe broke Senegal's resistance in the second half with a low finish before adding a stunning long-range strike deep into stoppage time. The Real Madrid forward's second goal took him to 58 for France, moving him one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud. Bradley Barcola had earlier doubled France's advantage before Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back for Senegal, but Mbappe's late effort extinguished any hopes of a comeback. Watch |  Clips from the crowd It had been an underwhelming display by France prior to Mbappe's opener Senegal created the clearer chances and may feel unfortunate not to have broken the deadlock after an impressive first-half display. Nicolas Jackson came closest for the Lions of Teranga when his low strike cannoned off...