Thibaut Courtois and Belgium rally to beat Senegal in extra time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Belgium advanced to the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overcoming Senegal in a dramatic match. Senegal dominated for much of the game, leading 2-0 until late in the second half. Belgium's Romelu Lukaku spurred a comeback, scoring twice in three minutes to equalize and force extra time. A controversial late penalty allowed Youri Tielemans to score the decisive goal, ensuring Belgium's progression in the tournament.
- •Belgium trailed 2-0 until late in the second half.
- •Romelu Lukaku scored twice in three minutes to equalize.
- •Youri Tielemans scored the winning goal from a late penalty.
- •Thibaut Courtois made three saves despite heavy Senegal pressure.
- •Belgium will face the USA in the next round.
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