Belgium v Senegal - World Cup result as Youri Tielemans scores last-gasp penalty to complete incredible Belgian comeback win in extra-time epic

World Cup / Last 32
Seattle Stadium / 01.07.2026
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TWO-GOAL TIELEMANS COMPLETES STUNNING BELGIUM COMEBACK VICTORY IN SEATTLE
Belgium completed one of the greatest comeback wins in World Cup history as they recovered from 2-0 down late on against a stunned Senegal to complete a last-gasp 3-2 victory in extra time.
Trailing 2-0 on 86 minutes to fine finishes from Habib Diarra (25') and Ismaïla Sarr (51'), Rudi Garcia's side had been outplayed and out-thought with Senegal seemingly on the verge of the last 16.
But Belgium somehow managed to force the match to extra time as sub Romelu Lukaku tucked away Thomas Meunier's cross on 86 minutes before Youri Tielemans headed into the gaping net on 89 minutes from Leandro Trossard's cross, with goalkeeper Mory Diaw badly at fault in failing to gather the ball in.
The final act of an incredible contest saw Belgium awarded a penalty after Tielemans was deemed to have been felled by Lamine Camara, with the referee Saíd Martínez agreeing with the VAR after being sent to the monitor.
Tielemans coolly planted the penalty into the corner of the net as Diaw dived left to complete the victory, with Senegal somehow blowing a two-goal lead that they had richly deserved.
Belgium advance to a last-16 match with the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday in Seattle as Senegal are left to wonder how they managed to throw away their winning advantage so late in the match.

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SENEGAL WILL BE LEFT SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE TONIGHT

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WAS DRAMATIC LATE BELGIUM PENALTY AWARD THE RIGHT DECISION?

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THAT IS QUITE AN ASTONISHING END IN SEATTLE!
Almost another half played in extra-time! What a finale. No penalty shoot out. Belgium somehow manage to see it out in defence. Rapid and frazzled stuff at the end, but a free-kick by Pape Matar Sarr is blazed over the bar by Senegal, and the final whistle finally sounds. Incredible ending. Not sure how Belgium have won that match, but win it they have. Incredible.
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GOAL! BELGIUM 3-2 SENEGAL
Youri Tielemans is stepping up for Belgium after Ciss tried to delay the kick. And he tucks the finish high into the net! No chance for Diaw. And that is an astonishing finale! Belgium heading for the last 16 surely now.
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119'
VAR TAKING A LOOK! PENALTY TO BELGIUM!
Lamine Camara looks like he is late on Youri Tielemans at the near post. This looks like a penalty! And the referee agrees. Wow. Would you believe this. What an ending. But that is the right call.
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BELGIUM HAVE HIT THE BAR IN THE CLOSING SECONDS!
Lukebakio sees the shot come off the bar and fly over. Should have scored, but VAR is taking a look at a possible penalty after Youri Tielemans was taken out of the action seconds earlier.
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COURTOIS FORCED TO BE ALERT LATE ON
The Real Madrid goalkeeper is down to make the stop from Ndiaye as Senegal continue to seek out the moment that could earn them a last-16 spot.
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BIT OF MEDICAL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED
Theate has taken a blow to the head from Diatta, but has been deemed an accidental collision. And he is okay thankfully. Suddenly, those players look to be tired.
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FINAL CHANGE OF MATCH IS MADE BY BELGIUM!
Trossard has been replaced by Onana for the Red Devils. Does anybody have a goal left in them in Seattle?
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110'
BIG CHANCE FOR SENEGAL TO REGAIN THE LEAD!
Ndiaye almost bringing his brilliance to the party, but the cross into the middle is knocked wide of goal by Mbaye. Much to the dismay of the Senegal fans.
108'
RASKIN TRYING TO USE HIS THREAT IN THE AIR
But the Rangers midfielder can't trouble Diaw in the Senegal goal with the nodded attempt dropping well wide from the Meunier cross.
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BACK UNDERWAY FOR THE SECOND HALF!
Eye of the Tiger blaring out. By Survivor. Which is quite apt from a Belgian point of view.
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WE HAVE REACHED HALF-TIME IN EXTRA-TIME
Another 15 minutes to go. Does somebody have the magic to win this contest? Belgium scored in 86th and 89th minute to force this to extra-time..
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BELGIUM ALMOST ADDING A THIRD IN EXTRA-TIME!
Raskin gets plenty of bite on a shot from distance. Really flew at the goal, but Trossard just fails to connect. A touch there could have been the winner. But not quite.
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FIRST CHANCE OF THE EXTRA-TIME PERIOD
Lukaku just fails to connect with the ball over the top from Tielemans. Almost got his left foot to that ball. Senegal glad he never reached it.
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NINE MINUTES OF NOTHINGNESS
Both sides sitting back and refusing to take too many chances. All very cagey out there. Will someone take a chance to get what could be the winning goal? Trossard and Lukaka almost combining, but not quite.
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BELGIUM ACTUALLY HAVE ONE CHANGE STILL TO MAKE
Which could affect the thinking for pens. Pretty sure they can't bring De Bruyne back on for the conclusion of this surreal contest in Seattle.
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BOTH BENCHES HAVE BOTH BEEN EMPTIED IN THIS MATCH
Gueye is off as Bara Ndiaye is thrown into the action. Are we destined for pens? Could turn quite attritional now.
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ANOTHER TWO ALTERATIONS COME FROM SENEGAL
Sadio Mané is replaced by Nicolas Jackson and Ismail Jakobs goes off to be replaced by El Hadji Malick Diouf.

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