Garcia's substitution gamble saves Belgium after being 0-2 behind

Rudi Garcia took Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku off the field as Belgium trailed 0-2 against Senegal, a move that seemed like tactical suicide but resulted in a miraculous 3-2 comeback. The national coach defended his decision afterwards with a mixture of determination and relief, pointing out Doku's physical inability and the need to force width. The substitutes brought in, namely Dodi Lukebakio and Thomas Meunier, completely changed the dynamic of the match and gave Belgium an unlikely win that saved their 2026 World Cup campaign.