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Belgium overturns 2‑0 deficit to beat Senegal and reach World Cup round of 16

On July 1 2026 in Seattle, Belgium completed a dramatic comeback against Senegal in the World Cup round‑of‑32. Senegal led 2‑0 after goals from Habib Diarra (24') and Ismaïla Sarr (51'). Substitute Romelu Lukaku reduced the deficit in the 86th minute, and Youri Tielemans equalised three minutes later. The match went to extra time, where VAR awarded a penalty after Lamine Camara fouled Tielemans. Tielemans converted the spot‑kick in the 120+5 minute – the latest winning goal ever recorded in World Cup history – to seal a 3‑2 victory for Belgium.

The win sends Belgium into the round of 16, where they will face the United States on July 6 in Seattle. Senegal’s striker Pape Gueye announced a boycott of future national‑team matches while the current coaching staff remains in charge. The match was widely described as one of the tournament’s most thrilling knockout encounters.

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