Belgium beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16
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Belgium beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup last 16

By Advocate | July 1, 2026 | 1 min read |

Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time and secure a spot in the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday at Seattle Stadium. The side had…

Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time and secure a spot in the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday at Seattle Stadium. The side had fallen behind by two goals with just four minutes left in normal play before mounting their unlikely recovery.

Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the fifth minute of added time during the extra period to seal the victory. The spot-kick came after a VAR review determined that Lamine Camara had fouled Tielemans in the box, sparking heated debate over the controversial decision.

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