Belgium’s 3-2 World Cup 2026 thriller over Senegal rewrites drama book
Two late Senegal goals forced extra time, but Youri Tielemans’ 125th-minute penalty sealed a legendary comeback that keeps Belgium’s title hopes alive.
Belgium completed the most improbable World Cup 2026 comeback yet, overturning a 2-0 Senegal lead inside the final three minutes before Youri Tielemans’ 125th-minute penalty sent them through with a 3-2 victory in the Round of 16. The collapse began when Ismaila Sarr volleyed home Senegal’s third goal in the 88th minute, making it 3-0 and seemingly sealing the win. But Belgium, led by Thibaut Courtois’ commanding presence, responded with two goals in stoppage time: Romelu Lukaku pulled one back in the 90+3 minute, then substitute Charles De Ketelaere equalized in the 90+5 minute to force extra time.
