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Belgium's Stunning Comeback: A World Cup Miracle
2 Jul
Summary
- Belgium trailed by two goals before extra time.
- Youri Tielemans scored twice, including a late penalty.
- The Red Devils secured a 3-2 victory after extra time.
Belgium achieved one of the most dramatic comebacks in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a 3-2 victory over Senegal after extra time. The Red Devils rallied from a two-goal deficit to advance to the round of 16.
Senegal took a deserved lead in the 25th minute through Habib Diarra, and Ismaila Sarr doubled their advantage early in the second half. Belgium seemed destined for elimination until Romelu Lukaku pulled one back in the 86th minute.
Just three minutes later, Youri Tielemans equalized, forcing the match into extra time. Deep into stoppage time of the additional period, a VAR review led to a penalty for Belgium. Tielemans calmly converted the spot-kick in the 125th minute to complete the extraordinary comeback.
Key performers included Youri Tielemans, who was rated 8/10 for his crucial two goals, and Leandro Trossard, who provided the assist for the equalizer and was Belgium's most dangerous player throughout. For Senegal, Ismaila Sarr received a 7/10 for his goal and persistent threat, while Idrissa Gueye was rated 6/10 for his strong midfield performance.
