FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup
Updated On: 02 July, 2026 04:52 AM IST | Seattle | AFP
He swept home from a Thomas Meunier cross and, just three minutes later, Belgium were level.

Youri Tielemans of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Pic/AFP
Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut after taking a 2-0 lead through strikes from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr in Seattle.
However, Belgium forced extra time as Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans scored in the final five minutes, before the Aston Villa midfielder completed a remarkable turnaround by converting a penalty in the 125th minute. Belgium go through to a potential meeting with the United States, who face Bosnia and Herzegovina later on Wednesday, but it will be a bitterly painful pill to swallow for Senegal.
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