Belgium scores late penalty to edge Senegal in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Belgium secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in the World Cup round of 32 at Lumen Field on July 1, 2026. After falling behind 2-0, Belgium rallied with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans late in the match. A controversial penalty awarded in the 117th minute due to a VAR review for a foul sealed the win for Belgium. They will face the winner of the U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina match, set for later on the same day.
- •Belgium trailed 2-0 for most of the match.
- •Goals from Lukaku and Tielemans equalized for Belgium.
- •A late penalty kick secured the victory for Belgium.
- •The match took place at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- •Belgium will play the winner of the U.S. vs. Bosnia match.
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Belgium gets iffy PK late to beat Senegal. Vs. U.S. in Seattle next?
"Speedy Senegal dominated older Belgium for 85 minutes. Then Romelu Lukaku--and luck--brought the Belgians back, and into the round of 16.
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