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Oh gosh, Senegal had a penalty kick opportunity and missed it.
Evens the tables.
But wow. What a heartbreaking 30 minutes for Senegal.
What a comeback by Belgium!
Belgium produce stunning comeback to dump Senegal out of World Cup ...
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Youri Tielemans scored a last-gasp penalty in stoppage time at the end of extra time as Belgium came from behind to beat Senegal 3-2 at the 2026 World Cup.
The game appeared destined for penalties, only for Tielemans to win it from the spot after Lamine Camara brought him down with just seconds remaining.
Belgium had forced extra time in stunning circumstances, with Romelu Lukaku flicking the ball home before Tielemans nodded in the equaliser with time running out.
Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had struck earlier for Senegal, but it is Belgium who progress to the round of 16, where they will face eitherthe United States or Bosnia.
We have one last World Cup match to bring you today and it is a big one.
The USA kick off very shortly against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara.
You can follow every kick on our live coverage of that onehere.
His strike today puts Ismaila Sarr second all-time, tied with Roger Milla, for most World Cup goals from an African player:
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Lukaku plays peacemaker as Belgium teammates clash before stunning comeback vs Senegal
Lukaku plays peacemaker as Belgium teammates clash before stunning comeback vs Senegal
Belgium staged a sensational World Cup comeback against Senegal, winning 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. Trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute, striker Romelu Lukaku first diffused an on-field spat between teammates before igniting the revival. He scored, then Trossard assisted Tielemans for the equaliser, who later netted a record-breaking 125th-minute penalty to seal the victory after a lengthy VAR review.
Tielemans reflects on key role in Belgium's comeback against Senegal
Tielemans reflects on key role in Belgium's comeback against Senegal
Tielemans reflects on key role in Belgium's comeback against Senegal
Josh Donaldson at Seattle Stadium
Youri Tielemans scored the latest goal in World Cup history to win it for Belgium
IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Blake Dahlin
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans insisted he was proud of his side for coming back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2, with the inspired captain scoring twice to see his side into the round of 16.
It was an eventful afternoon for the
Aston Villa
midfielder, who scored twice, and had to be separated from
Leandro Trossard
during the second half in what, until the 85th minute, was a hugely frustrating day for the
Red Devils
.
But two goals in three minutes, one from
Romelu Lukaku
and the second from
Tielemans
, helped them to extra time before he wrapped it up with a penalty after he had been fouled by
Lamine Camara
for the referee to point to the spot - after a VAR intervention.
It was the latest goal in World Cup history.
Speaking after the game, Tielemans told
Flashscore
and assorted media:
“Being part of this comeback is a proud moment because I scored the last two goals.
“I’m very proud o…
° Senegal led Belgium 2-0 before conceding late and ultimately losing 3-2 on a heartbreaking 125th-minute extra-time penalty.
° DR Congo had England on the ropes, leading early before falling to a na...
° Senegal led Belgium 2-0 before conceding late and ultimately losing 3-2 on a heartbreaking 125th-minute extra-time penalty.
° DR Congo had England on the ropes, leading early before falling to a narrow 2-1 defeat.
Ivory Coast fell 2-1 to a powerful Norway side.
Coach Rudi Garcia's Heartfelt Praise For Belgium's World Cup Hero Youri ...
Coach Rudi Garcia's Heartfelt Praise For Belgium's World Cup Hero Youri ...
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder’s last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal looked set for a place in the next round as they led by two goals with five minutes remaining, but Belgium produced a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle. Tielemans then held his nerve to convert a penalty in the 125th minute and send Belgium into the last 16.
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World Cup: Belgium stage dramatic comeback to eliminate Senegal after extra time
World Cup: Belgium stage dramatic comeback to eliminate Senegal after extra time
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Senegal: Senegal Suffer Cruel World Cup Exit After Belgium's Late Comeback
Senegal: Senegal Suffer Cruel World Cup Exit After Belgium's Late Comeback
[CAF] Senegal's World Cup journey ended in painful fashion after Belgium produced a remarkable late comeback to beat the Lions of Teranga 3-2 after extra time in Seattle on Wednesday.
Belgium edges out Senegal with 3-2 comeback win at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Belgium edges out Senegal with 3-2 comeback win at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Belgium is set to play its Round of 16 match against either the US or Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgium pull off stunning comeback to eliminate Senegal
Belgium pull off stunning comeback to eliminate Senegal
SEATTLE --Youri Tielemansscored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down in the game's closing minutes to beat Senegal3-2Wednesday in the round of 32 at theWorld Cupat Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field).
Tielemans was fouled just before the end of the 30 minutes of extra time were completed and the referee awarded the penalty after a video review.
His converted spot kick came in the 125th minute and was the latest goal in World Cup history. The referee blew his whistle shortly after as Belgium sealed a spot in the round of 16.
"I do not want to interpret the decision. We all have different interpretations when it comes to awarding a penalty," Senegal coach Pape Thiaw said. "I'd rather not comment, not interpreting the referee's decision."
Habib DiarraandIsmaïla Sarrgave the Senegalese a 2-0 lead, but Belgium substituteRomelu Lukakugot one back in the 86th minute and Tielemans equalized in the 89th.
The win for Belgium marked the second time in the last 11 World Cups that a team trailed by two or more goals in the knockout round and advanced. Belgium also did so in a 3-2 v…
World Cup: Tielemans-inspired Belgium pull off stunning comeback ...
World Cup: Tielemans-inspired Belgium pull off stunning comeback ...
AYouri Tielemans-inspiredBelgiumside lodged a spectacular comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit againstSenegal(3-2, AET) and progress to the Round of 16 of the2026 FIFA World Cup.
Both of these sides struggled in the Group Stages of this year's edition of the World Cup and were reliant on wins on the final matchday in order to secure their progression to the knockouts.
Belgium drew their first two games of the competition (1-1 versusEgypt,0-0 vIran). It meant that the pressure was very much onRudi Garcia'sside heading into their final game againstNew Zealand,however, they blew the Oceanian side away with five goals (5-1).Lille's Matias Fernandezfeatured in that success, as did formerMonacomidfielderYouri Tielemansand formerRennesdefenderArthur Theate.
Senegal, meanwhile, were in an even more worrying position. Losses againstFrance(3-1) andNorway(3-2) put them on the brink of an exit.Pape Thiawsaid that his side were "still alive" following the defeat to the latter and they showed it in some style againstIraq.It was a swashbuckling display from Senegal, who netted five and kept a clean sheet against the Middl…
Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
Belgium comes back to eliminate Senegal 3-2, faces USA-Bosnia winner
Belgium comes back to eliminate Senegal 3-2, faces USA-Bosnia winner
2026 World Cup
Belgium comes back to eliminate Senegal 3-2, faces USA-Bosnia winner
The Red Devils were awarded a penalty deep in extra time just before a possible shootout.
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Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium celebrates scoring his team’s third goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
England came back to
beat DR Congo 2-1 in the World Cup
earlier Wednesday. Belgium took it one step further in the follow-up game.
Belgium trailed Senegal 2-0 until the 86th minute, when its first goal sparked a thrilling comeback that settled deep into extra time.
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Youri Tielemans' penalty in the 125th minute sealed a 3-2 win for the Red Devils to punch their
Round of 16
ticket, coming against the odds.
Senegal were the much better team in the first half and were rewarded with a rebound goal from young midfielder Habib Diarra in the 24th minute, who was q…
Catching on Senegal v Belgium, the last 5 min were heartbreaking for the African nation. They had some great plays, and felt were the stronger team on the whole.
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Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16
Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
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Belgium staged a sensational comeback in the FIFA World Cup 2026, overcoming a two-goal deficit against Senegal to win 3-2 after extra time. Substitute Romelu Lukaku sparked the revival, with Youri Tielemans netting twice, including a historic penalty in the dying moments of extra time. This remarkable victory propels the Red Devils into the Round of 16, marking an unforgettable fightback.
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No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact. 12 fabricated/unverifiable quotes were rejected by the cite-or-die gate.
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7×cross-perspective · 3Belgium defeated Senegal 3‑2 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
africaindianigeriaotherqatarrussiaturkey
aljazeera“Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16”
allafrica“Senegal's World Cup journey ended in painful fashion after Belgium produced a remarkable late comeback to beat the Lions of Teranga 3-2 after extra time in Seattle on Wednesday.”
tass“Belgium edges out Senegal with 3-2 comeback win at 2026 FIFA World Cup”
timesofindia“winning 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash”
nytimes.com“beat Senegal 3-2 at the 2026 World Cup”
dailysabah“Belgium produced the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 with a dramatic penalty deep into extra time Wednesday and book a...”
premiumtimes“World Cup: Belgium stage dramatic comeback to eliminate Senegal after extra time”
4×cross-perspective · 2Belgium trailed 0‑2 (a two‑goal deficit) before coming back to win.
indiaotherqatarturkey
aljazeera“Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.”
dailysabah“overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Senegal 3-2”
timesofindia“Trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute”
nytimes.com“came from behind to beat Senegal 3-2”
4×cross-perspective · 2Youri Tielemans scored a penalty in the 125th minute (late in extra‑time stoppage) to win the match for Belgium.
indianigeriaqatarturkey
aljazeera“Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.”
dailysabah“dramatic penalty deep into extra time Wednesday”
premiumtimes“Youri Tielemans converted a dramatic penalty in the 125th minute to seal Belgium's vict”
timesofindia“record-breaking 125th-minute penalty to seal the victory after a lengthy VAR review.”
2×cross-perspective · 2Romelu Lukaku scored a goal for Belgium.
indiaother
timesofindia“Romelu Lukaku first diffused an on-field spat between teammates before igniting the revival. He scored”
nytimes.com“Romelu Lukaku flicking the ball home”
2×cross-perspective · 2Youri Tielemans scored the equalising goal for Belgium, assisted by Leandro Trossard.
indiaother
timesofindia“Trossard assisted Tielemans for the equaliser”
nytimes.com“Tielemans nodded in the equaliser with time running out”
2×cross-perspective · 2Tielemans' penalty was awarded after a VAR review and a foul by Lamine Camara.
indiaother
timesofindia“record-breaking 125th-minute penalty to seal the victory after a lengthy VAR review.”
nytimes.com“after Lamine Camara brought him down with just seconds remaining.”
Single-source · 3 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
The match was played in Seattle.
aljazeera
The victory advanced Belgium to the Round of 16, where they will face either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
tass
Senegal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
premiumtimes
Framing · 7 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
aljazeera
“stage 3–2 comeback win”
→ comeback
allafrica
“remarkable late comeback”
→ remarkable
dailysabah
“biggest comeback of the World Cup so far”
→ biggest
timesofindia
“sensational World Cup comeback”
→ sensational
timesofindia
“record-breaking 125th-minute penalty”
→ record-breaking
premiumtimes
“dramatic penalty”
→ dramatic
allafrica
“painful fashion”
→ painful