Belgium stages comeback against Senegal to reach World Cup last 16

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Belgium stages comeback against Senegal to reach World Cup last 16
Summary

Belgium mounted a comeback to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup match at Seattle Stadium on July 1. Trailing 2-0 to goals from Diarra and Sar, head coach Rudi Garcia made key substitutions, bringing on Nicolas Raskin and Dodi Lukebakio. Goals by Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans tied the game late in regulation, sending it into extra time. Tielemans converted a penalty in stoppage time during extra time to secure Belgium's place in the knockout stage. Belgium will face the winner of the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match in the next round.

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  • Belgium came back from 2-0 down to draw with Senegal.
  • Goals by Lukaku and Tielemans tied the match in regulation.
  • Tielemans scored the winner from a penalty in extra time.
  • Belgium advances to the last 16 of the World Cup.
  • Next, Belgium will play the winner of the US vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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  • 11:10 PMYahoo SportsRaskin helps Belgium stage comeback to book last-16 place
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Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin helped inspire Belgium to a dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to defeat Senegal and book a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. The Belgians were trailing to goals from Diarra and Sar when Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia threw on Raskin and Dodi Lukebakio for Kevin de Bruyne and Jeremy Doku after 55 minutes at Seattle Stadium.

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