Belgium advanced thanks to a controversial penalty in extra time
The two-goal deficit was overturned, Tielemans scored the decisive penalty, and Camara cried after the foul that decided the fate of the match at the 2026 World Cup.
Belgium advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time. The decisive moment of the match came in the 117th minute, when the referee awarded a penalty kick after a foul by Lamine Camara on Youri Tielemans. Tielemans took advantage of the eleven, determining the result of the match and ensuring Belgium's advancement.
Senegal started the match with two quick goals in the first half, scoring in the 13th and 22nd minutes. However, Belgium responded in the 45th and 71st minutes, drawing 2-2 and forcing extra time. In it, Tielemans became the hero, scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot.
