Brussels: Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2, securing their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal initially took the lead in the 24th minute through Habib Diarra, leaving Belgium trailing 0-1 at halftime.
According to Thai News Agency, Senegal extended their advantage in the 51st minute with a goal from Ismaila Sarr. However, Belgium's persistence paid off late in the game. Romelu Lukaku managed to pull one back for the Belgian side in the 86th minute, and Youri Tielemans equalized in the 89th minute, bringing the score to 2-2 at the end of regular time.
The match went into extra time, and in a dramatic turn of events, Belgium was awarded a penalty in the 119th minute. Tielemans stepped up to convert the penalty, securing the victory with a final score of 3-2. This win propelled Belgium into the Round of 16, marking a significant achievement in their World Cup campaign.