Belgium Stages Incredible Comeback to Defeat Senegal 3-2 in Extra Time
The Red Devils' dramatic Round of 32 victory secures their spot in the Round of 16, setting up a clash with co-hosts USA.
The story
Belgium produced one of the FIFA World Cup 2026's most dramatic comebacks, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time at Seattle Stadium. Senegal had taken a commanding lead with goals from Habib Diarra in the 25th minute and Ismaila Sarr in the 51st minute.
However, Belgium mounted a stunning late rally, with Romelu Lukaku scoring in the 86th minute and Youri Tielemans equalizing in the 89th minute to force extra time. The decisive moment came deep into extra time when Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute, awarded after a VAR review, sealing Belgium's remarkable progression to the Round of 16.
Yesterday's results
England vs DR Congo
Score: 2-1
Key: Harry Kane's brace, including a late winner, secured England's comeback.
Belgium vs Senegal
Score: 3-2 (AET)
Key: Youri Tielemans scored a penalty in the 125th minute to complete Belgium's dramatic comeback.
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Score: 2-0
Key: Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored for co-hosts USA, who played with 10 men for part of the match.
France vs Sweden
Score: 3-0
Key: Kylian Mbappé scored twice, with Bradley Barcola adding another, as France dominated.
Where it stands
The Round of 32 continued to deliver thrilling contests, with several more teams securing their spots in the Round of 16. Mexico, England, Belgium, USA, and France all advanced after their victories on July 1st.
The United States will now face Belgium in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, England will take on co-hosts Mexico.
Teams eliminated from the tournament include Ecuador, DR Congo, Senegal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Sweden. The knockout bracket is steadily forming, with more crucial matchups scheduled to complete the Round of 32.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mateus Fernandes | West Ham United | Tottenham Hotspur | £85m |
| Sandro Tonali | Newcastle United | Tottenham Hotspur | £100m (agreed) |
What we'll be watching
- Spain vs Austria (Round of 32) - July 2, Los Angeles Stadium (3 p.m. ET)
- Portugal vs Croatia (Round of 32) - July 2, Toronto Stadium (7 p.m. ET)
- Switzerland vs Algeria (Round of 32) - July 2, BC Place Vancouver (11 p.m. ET)
- Australia vs Egypt (Round of 32) - July 3, Dallas Stadium (2 p.m. ET)
- Argentina vs Cape Verde (Round of 32) - July 3, Miami Stadium (11 p.m. ET)
- Colombia vs Ghana (Round of 32) - July 3, Kansas City Stadium (2:30 a.m. ET, July 4)
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