Leandro Trossard assists Youri Tielemans for Belgium equalizer in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal forward assists vital goal after angry teammate confrontation
"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...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jul 2, 2026, 12:42 PMFormer Arsenal and Spain star who almost lost his foot announces retirement at 41
- EPL•Jul 2, 2026, 12:30 PMArsenal set to test PSG’s resolve to keep World Cup star
- EPL•Jul 2, 2026, 11:35 AMFormer Gunner sent off in World Cup win
- EPL•Jul 2, 2026, 11:00 AM“Really poor look” Shearer discusses Arsenal interest in Guimaraes
- EPL•Jul 2, 2026, 10:11 AMFarewell to a magician, Santi Cazorla retires from football 😢
- Champions League•Jul 2, 2026, 10:09 AMEngland’s World Cup victory sparked record traffic on major UK mobile networks
