Belgium rallies from two down to defeat Senegal in extra time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time during a FIFA World Cup match on July 1, 2026, in Seattle. Trailing by two goals, Belgium scored twice in the final minutes of regulation, with Youri Tielemans equalizing just before the end. After a video review led to a penalty in extra time, Tielemans converted to secure the victory, marking the latest goal in World Cup history. Belgium now advances to the Round of 16, where it will face the winner of the United States versus Bosnia and Herzegovina match.
- •Belgium was down 2-0 with less than five minutes remaining.
- •Youri Tielemans scored the equalizer in the 89th minute.
- •Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute.
- •Belgium will next face the winner of the US vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium stages stunning comeback to eliminate Senegal in World Cup classic
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