Belgium rallies late to eliminate Senegal in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to tie Senegal 2-2 and advance in the FIFA World Cup. Senegal led 2-0 late in regular time but conceded a goal from Romelu Lukaku in the 86th minute, followed by a header from Youri Tielemans in the 89th minute. A controversial penalty was awarded to Belgium in extra time after a VAR review, allowing Tielemans to score the decisive goal. The outcome marks another heartbreak for Senegal following their recent loss of the Africa Cup of Nations title.
- •Senegal led 2-0 with goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr.
- •Lukaku scored in the 86th minute, followed by Tielemans' equalizer in the 89th.
- •Tielemans converted a controversial late penalty after a VAR check.
- •Belgium's win marks a historic comeback from a two-goal deficit.
- •This match contains echoes of Senegal's recent Africa Cup of Nations disappointment.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit
- 1:28 AMBBC Sport — Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit
"Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
"Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:34 AMLatest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit
Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
- BBC SportJul 2, 2026, 1:28 AMLatest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit
Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
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