Belgian fury fuels unlikely comeback to down unlucky Senegal

Belgium staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup match, overturning a two-goal deficit in the second half. The team, which had been trailing and facing early elimination, found renewed determination after a tense hydration break.

During the break, coach Rudi Garcia had to intervene in a heated argument between captain Youri Tielemans and winger Leandro Trossard, an incident he later described as a positive sign. "It means that we have a lively team... They so want to win," Garcia told reporters, appreciating the players' passion for turning the game around.

Shortly after, the pair combined for Belgium's equalizer, with Tielemans heading in Trossard's cross. Record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku then added a second goal in the 86th minute. Tielemans ultimately secured the victory by coolly converting a penalty in the dying moments of extra time, completing an improbable turnaround.

Despite their struggles for much of the game, Belgium's talent and newfound resilience make them a formidable prospect. This victory echoes their 2018 World Cup run, which also began with overcoming a deficit. While their next opponents may exploit perceived weaknesses, Belgium's ability to fight back suggests they are a team to be reckoned with.

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Lukaku tried to calm both of them down, but I like that. It means that we have a lively team... Leandro, Youri, they are two major players on the Belgian side. They so want to win. I don't even know why they were arguing, but I like that – I like to see players who really want to turn the situation around when things are not (going) well.