Belgium Stuns Senegal with Historic Comeback in FIFA World Cup Clash

In a stunning FIFA World Cup match, Belgium overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2, thanks to a record-breaking penalty by Youri Tielemans. This thrilling victory not only secured their place in the knockout stage but also marked significant milestones for both teams. Belgium's remarkable comeback and Senegal's historic scoring achievements made this match one of the most memorable of the tournament. Read on to discover the details of this exhilarating clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 2, 2026, 09:15 IST

Belgium's Thrilling Victory Over Senegal

In a breathtaking FIFA World Cup match held in Seattle, Belgium celebrated a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against Senegal on Wednesday. The Belgian squad erupted in joy after Youri Tielemans scored a decisive penalty in the 125th minute, propelling them into the knockout stage of the tournament.

The Red Devils are now set to face the USA in the Round of 16 following this exhilarating encounter. The dressing room was filled with excitement as Tielemans, named 'Player of the Match', led the celebrations with music, surrounded by teammates enjoying refreshments.

Tielemans' penalty, scored in the 124th minute and 44th second, set a new record for the latest goal in FIFA World Cup history, marking a thrilling comeback for Belgium after they had been down 2-0. This match also saw Belgium become the first team to recover from a two-goal deficit in regulation time in World Cup history.

Senegal had dominated much of the match, with Habib Diarra scoring first in the 24th minute, followed by Ismaila Sarr doubling the lead shortly after halftime. Sarr's goal marked his fourth of the tournament, tying the record for the most goals by an African player in a single World Cup.

Belgium's resurgence began with Romelu Lukaku's close-range finish in the 86th minute, followed by Tielemans' equalizer just three minutes later, leading to extra time and ultimately his record-breaking penalty.

Leandro Trossard also made headlines, contributing significantly with his assists, bringing his total to 16 chances created in the tournament, the highest of any player.

Despite the loss, Senegal made history as the first African nation to score 10 goals in a single World Cup edition.