Belgium Mount Stunner Comeback to Overturn Senegal, Advance to Quarter-Finals
July 1, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Belgium scored two late goals to complete a dramatic comeback against Senegal, winning 3-2 in extra time to progress to the World Cup Round of 16.
Belgium secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in a captivating Round of 32 clash, advancing in the single-leg knockout tie. Despite being two goals down, Belgium launched a remarkable comeback, with Youri Tielemans' penalty in the 120th minute sealing their progression to the next round.
Senegal took an early lead through H. Diarra in the 25th minute, and I. Sarr doubled their advantage just six minutes after halftime in the 51st minute, surprising the Belgian side. Belgium made several tactical substitutions, with Charles De Ketelaere replacing Romelu Lukaku at halftime and Kevin De Bruyne coming on in the 56th minute. These changes eventually paid dividends.
The turning point came late in the game when Romelu Lukaku, who came on as a substitute, found the back of the net in the 86th minute to pull one back for Belgium. Just three minutes later, Youri Tielemans equalized in the 89th minute, forcing extra time. The momentum firmly shifted, and Belgium were awarded a penalty in the 120th minute, which Tielemans calmly converted to complete the comeback.
This dramatic victory means Belgium advances to the next knockout round, while Senegal is eliminated from the tournament. Belgium's resilience and a late surge highlight their determination to go deep in the competition, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their performance in the subsequent stages.