2026 World Cup: Belgium stuns Senegal with comeback, controversial late penalty to advance

In one of the wildest finishes of the Round of 32 yet, Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time after a miraculous comeback. Though Senegal took a two-goal lead in the second half, Belgium scored goals in the 86th and 89th minutes to send the game to extra time. Though neither team was initially able to break through, Belgium was awarded a crucial, and somewhat controversial penalty in stoppage time of the second extra time period after Red Devils captain Youri Tielemans was fouled by Lamine Camara in the box. Tielemans then nailed the penalty, sealing the deal on a wild comeback finish. TIELEMANS BURIES THE PEN AND BELGIUM TAKES THE LEAD LATE IN EXTRA TIME 😱 AN INSANE LAST FEW MINUTES OF THIS MATCH IN SEATTLE pic.twitter.com/2LjpKssmgM — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 1, 2026 Senegal did its best to try and find an equalizer in the final minutes, even getting a dangerous free kick right outside the box in the final kick of the game. But those final efforts weren’t enough to keep the Lions of Teranga from going home. This story will be updated.