02.07.2026 02:00
In the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 in extra time to advance to the round of 16. Trailing 2-0 against Senegal, Belgium came back with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans in the 86th and 89th minutes. Belgium scored the winning goal in the 120+5th minute.
In the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Belgium faced Senegal. The match, played at Seattle Stadium, ended 2-2 in regular time, but Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 with a goal in extra time.
SENEGAL TOOK A 2-GOAL LEAD
Senegal, who started the match effectively, took the lead in the 24th minute with a goal by Diarra Mouhamadou and finished the first half ahead. Starting the second half quickly, Senegal doubled the lead in the 51st minute with a stylish goal by Ismaila Sarr.
BELGIUM CAME BACK IN 3 MINUTES
In the final moments of the match, as the pace slowed and Belgium seemed to accept the score, a miraculous comeback occurred. Romelu Lukaku took the stage in the 86th minute, reducing the deficit to one. Belgium increased their pressure in the remaining moments, and in the 89th minute, Youri Tielemans headed in from Leandro Trossard's assist to equalize. No further goals were scored, and the match went to extra time.
THE GOAL THAT SECURED THE WIN IN 120+5
In the 119th minute of the second extra period, after a foul on Tielemans, the referee was called to the VAR monitor. Following the review, Belgium was awarded a penalty in the 121st minute. Tielemans stepped up to take the penalty and sent the ball and the goalkeeper to opposite corners in the 120+5th minute, putting his team ahead. In the remaining minutes, Senegal pressed for a goal, but the score did not change.
BELGIUM IN THE ROUND OF 16
With this result, Belgium achieved a historic victory and secured their place in the round of 16. Belgium's opponent in the round of 16 will be the winner of the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina match. Senegal dramatically bid farewell to the tournament.