Belgium qualifies for Round of 16 after comeback against Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Belgium advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle. Trailing 2-0 after goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, Belgium rallied in the final minutes with Romelu Lukaku scoring in the 86th minute. Youri Tielemans equalized just three minutes later, sending the match to extra time. Tielemans then secured victory with a penalty in the 125th minute after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Lamine Camara. Belgium will next face the USA on July 7 at the same venue.
- •Belgium defeats Senegal 3-2 to reach Round of 16.
- •Senegal led 2-0 until late in the second half.
- •Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored to equalize.
- •Tielemans nets a penalty in extra time for the win.
- •Belgium plays USA next on July 7 in Seattle.
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