World Cup 2026 | Belgium 3-2 Senegal: Full match summary of Round of 16 game

Belgium advanced to the next round of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in a Round of 16 match. The European side trailed for much of the game, with Senegal taking a commanding 2-0 lead thanks to goals from midfielder Habib Diarra in the 24th minute and forward Ismaila Saar in the 51st minute.

However, Belgium staged a remarkable comeback in the final minutes of regulation. Romelu Lukaku scored in the 86th minute, and Youri Tielemans quickly followed with an equalizer in the 89th minute, forcing the match into extra time. The tension continued into the additional period, where Tielemans converted a penalty in the 120th+5 minute, awarded after a VAR review, to secure Belgium's place in the next round.

Belgium will now face the United States in their next match, also scheduled to be played in Seattle. The intense encounter highlighted Belgium's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, overcoming a significant deficit to secure a crucial win.