Belgium overturns 0-2 deficit to beat Senegal on penalty in World Cup round of 16

Belgium rallied from a two‑goal half‑time deficit to defeat Senegal 3–2 after extra time in their World Cup round‑of‑16 match. Senegal took a 2–0 lead in the 51st minute, but a second‑half substitution saw Romelu Lukaku score to make it 2–1 in the 86th minute, followed by an equaliser in the 86th minute. The deadlock persisted into extra time, and a VAR‑reviewed handball led to a penalty in the 125th minute, which captain Jan Vertonghen (Tilemann) converted, sealing Belgium’s victory and progression to the quarter‑finals. Belgium will face the winner of the United States versus Bosnia & Herzegovina match in the next round.