Belgium rallies from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Belgium completed a dramatic comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time during the Round of 32 at the World Cup on July 1, 2026. After trailing 2-0 due to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaïlla Sarr, Belgium scored twice in the final minutes of regulation through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to level the match. The decisive moment came when Tielemans converted a controversial penalty in the 125th minute. Belgium advances to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match.
- •Belgium trailed 2-0 before scoring two late goals in regulation.
- •Youri Tielemans scored the winning penalty in stoppage time of extra time.
- •Senegal initially took the lead with goals from Diarra and Sarr.
- •Belgium advances to face either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium produce remarkable late comeback to beat Senegal in last 32
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"Belgium scored two late goals to force extra-time and then Youri Tielemans netted a penalty at the death as a stunned Senegal were beaten 3-2 in a roller-coaster World Cup last-32 clash on Wednesday. Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr scored either side of the break as the West Africans seemed to be cruising to victory.
"Belgium completed a sensational comeback against Senegal to secure their spot in the last 16, coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in extra time, with a 125th minute penalty.Habib Diarra opened the scoring...
"FC Bayern’s youngster Bara Sapoko Ndiaye made his World Cup debut in Senegal’s brutal defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32. The Teranga Lions looked certain for one of their best wins in the compe...
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External links- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 11:59 PMBelgium pull off stunning rally, eliminate Senegal...
Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the Round of 32 at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:56 PMBelgium come back from the brink with most dramatic win of World Cup 2026
Belgium 3-2 Senegal (aet): Belgium were 2-0 down with three minutes left but managed to force extra time before Youri Tielemans won it with a 125th-minute penalty
- BBC SportJul 1, 2026, 11:40 PMTielemans scores late extra-time penalty in dramatic end to match
Youri Tielemans scores a dramatic late penalty in extra time to see Belgium advance to the last 16 after a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.
- BBC SportJul 1, 2026, 11:32 PMTielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16
Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a VAR review as Belgium win 3-2 to reach the last 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:19 PMBelgium produce remarkable late comeback to beat Senegal in last 32
Belgium scored two late goals to force extra-time and then Youri Tielemans netted a penalty at the death as a stunned Senegal were beaten 3-2 in a roller-coaster World Cup last-32 clash on Wednesday. Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr scored either side of the break as the West Africans seemed to be cruising to victory.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:15 PMWorld Cup: Belgium complete comeback over Senegal with record-breaking goal
FC Bayern’s youngster Bara Sapoko Ndiaye made his World Cup debut in Senegal’s brutal defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32. The Teranga Lions looked certain for one of their best wins in the compe...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:12 PMWhy Belgium was awarded late, game-winning penalty in comeback win over Senegal at the World Cup
Belgium have struggled throughout much of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and they looked destined for a disappointing Round of 32 exit before grabbing victory from the jaws of defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 10:55 PMBelgium 3-2 Senegal: Controversial 125th minute penalty sees Red Devils advance to last 16
Belgium completed a sensational comeback against Senegal to secure their spot in the last 16, coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in extra time, with a 125th minute penalty.Habib Diarra opened the scoring...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 10:50 PM2026 World Cup: Belgium stuns Senegal with comeback, controversial late penalty to advance
After forcing extra time with 2 goals in a 3-minute span, the Red Devils took the win with a chaotic late penalty called in extra time.
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