Belgium Overcome Senegal with Late Penalty to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Belgium staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Seattle. Trailing 2-0 with minutes remaining, Belgium scored twice late in regulation through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to force extra time. Tielemans then converted a penalty in the 125th minute, setting a World Cup record for the latest goal scored, securing Belgium's place in the Round of 16. Senegal controlled much of the match but could not hold their lead.