Belgium Stage Stunning Comeback To Eliminate Senegal, Reach Round of 16

Belgium produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Trailing 2-0 late in normal time, the Red Devils struck twice in the space of just three minutes to force the contest into extra time and stun the Senegalese side.

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Belgium then completed the turnaround after being awarded a penalty in extra time, with Youri Tielemans calmly converting from the spot to seal a dramatic victory.

The result ends Senegal’s World Cup campaign, while Belgium advance to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the clash between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina.