Belgium stages comeback to reach Round of 16 in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Belgium overcame a two-goal deficit against Senegal in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 3-2. The decisive goals came in the final minutes of regular time and stoppage time of extra time., Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku were substituted off during a challenging stretch but the team rallied without them. Belgium now faces the United States in the Round of 16 on Monday night in Seattle, prompting questions about De Bruyne and Doku's potential roles in the upcoming match.
- •Belgium trailed 0-2 against Senegal before comeback.
- •Goals scored in final minutes of regular and extra time.
- •Belgium now advances to face the United States on July 10.
- •De Bruyne and Doku's starting roles are under scrutiny after the comeback.
- 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium's projected lineup has a Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku problem
"The ending to the Round of 32 was a wild one.
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