Belgium defeats Senegal in extra‑time to advance to World Cup last 16

Belgium rallied from a 2‑0 deficit to beat Senegal 3‑2 after extra time in the World Cup Round of 32 match played in Seattle on July 1, 2026. Romelu Lukaku and captain Youri Tielemans scored in the closing minutes of regular time to force extra time, and Tielemans converted a 125th‑minute penalty after a VAR‑confirmed foul to complete the comeback.

The victory sends Belgium to face co‑hosts the United States in the last‑16 match in Seattle on Monday. The 2026 tournament employs a 30‑minute extra‑time period – two 15‑minute halves – before proceeding to a penalty shoot‑out if the score remains level.