Belgium Stage Stunning Comeback to Eliminate Senegal from 2026 World Cup

Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fighting back from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the Round of 16.

The Red Devils looked destined for elimination after trailing 2-0 with just four minutes of normal time remaining. However, Belgium mounted a sensational late fightback to force extra time before completing the turnaround.

The decisive moment came in the fifth minute of stoppage time at the end of extra time when Youri Tielemans calmly converted a hotly contested penalty to seal a remarkable 3-2 victory.

The heartbreaking defeat brings Senegal’s World Cup campaign to an end, while Belgium advance to the last 16, where they will continue their pursuit of the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

Belgium’s incredible resilience and never-say-die attitude made it one of the standout matches of the tournament, as they overturned a two-goal deficit in dramatic fashion to keep their World Cup dream alive.