Leandro Trossard assists Youri Tielemans for Belgium equalizer in World Cup

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Leandro Trossard assists Youri Tielemans for Belgium equalizer in World Cup
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Leandro Trossard assisted Youri Tielemans for a crucial equalizer in Belgium's World Cup match against an unnamed opponent. The Belgium team faced a two-goal deficit at halftime, leading to a heated exchange between Trossard and Tielemans. After resolving their confrontation, they regrouped, with Romelu Lukaku scoring to make it 2-1. Trossard then provided a cross for Tielemans to score in the 89th minute, securing a late equalizer. Belgium went on to win the match in extra time, with Tielemans scoring another goal from a penalty in the 125th minute, allowing the team to advance to the last-16, where they will face the United States on July 6 in Seattle.

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  • Belgium trailed 2-0 at halftime before making a comeback.
  • Trossard and Tielemans exchanged heated words during the match.
  • Lukaku initially cut the deficit to 2-1 with a goal.
  • Tielemans headed home Trossard's cross to equalize in the 89th minute.
  • Belgium will play the United States on July 6 in Seattle.
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Leandro Trossard overcame an on-field confrontation with Belgium teammate Youri Tielemans to assist the same player for a vital late equaliser in their World Cup last-32 comeback victory.Photo by Emil...

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