FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium beat Senegal 3-2

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium secured their place in the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling match. The score was tied at 2-2 for 90 minutes. Ismaila Sarr scored for Senegal in the 51st minute and Habib Diara in the 24th minute. Romelu Lukaku scored for Belgium in the 86th minute and Youri Tielemans scored in the 89th minute to give the team the lead. However. The match went into extra time where Youri Tielemans scored on a penalty in the 120th minute to give Belgium a memorable 3-2 victory. With this victory, Belgium reached the round of 16 of the tournament.

Senegal took an early lead

A thrilling match between Belgium and Senegal in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Senegal played brilliantly at the start of the match. Habib Diara scored in the 24th minute to take a 1-0 lead. In the 51st minute of the second half, Ismaila Sarr made it 2-0. Belgium were in danger of being knocked out of the tournament after losing two goals in a row

Belgium made a strong comeback in the final minutes

two goals, Belgium did not give up and made a remarkable comeback in the final minutes of the match. Star striker Romelu Lukaku kept the team's hopes alive by scoring in the 86th minute. Then in the 89th minute, Youri Tielemans made a superb finish to level the score at 2-2. Both teams were tied for 90 minutes, due to which the match went into extra time.

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Tielemans won in the 120th minute.

Both teams scored several aggressive tries in extra time, but neither team could regain the lead. As the match progressed to a penalty shootout, Belgium were awarded a penalty in the 120th minute of extra time. Despite the pressure, Youri Tielemans hit a superb shot and sent the ball into the net, giving Belgium a thrilling 3-2 victory.

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Belgium advanced to the Round of 16

With this victory, Belgium secured their place in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Senegal lost despite a two-goal lead, ending their World Cup campaign in the Round of 32. The biggest hero of Belgium's victory was Youri Tielemans, who scored two goals and played a key role in leading the team to the next round. Romelu Lukaku's goal also proved to be a turning point in the team's comeback.

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