World Cup 2026: Belgium stun Senegal with dramatic comeback and penalty heartbreak
Summary
Belgium came back from a 2-0 halftime loss to beat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup 2026 Round of 32 game in Seattle. Youri Tielemans scored the winning penalty in extra time after Belgium’s strong second-half play.Key Facts
- Senegal led 2-0 at halftime with goals by Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr.
- Belgium made key changes at halftime, including bringing on striker Romelu Lukaku.
- Lukaku scored Belgium’s first goal in the 86th minute.
- Youri Tielemans scored the equalizer in the 89th minute.
- The game went to extra time because the score was tied 2-2 after 90 minutes.
- Senegal’s Lamine Camara fouled Tielemans in the penalty area in the 117th minute.
- After VAR confirmed the foul, Belgium was awarded a penalty.
- Tielemans scored the penalty, sending Belgium to the last 16. They will next face the winner of the USA vs. Bosnia match.
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