Championship return: Belgians, who miraculously erased a 2-goal deficit, advance to the World Cup Round of 16.

2026-07-02 00:45 © ZUMAPRESS.com

In the World Cup – a match that was like a miracle for the Belgian national football team.

After extra time, Belgium dramatically defeated the Senegal team 3:2.

In the 25th minute, Habib Diarra put Senegal ahead by scoring a ball that rebounded off the post.

In the 51st minute, Ismaila Sarr doubled the African team's lead.

Belgium had thrown in the towel at the end of regular time, but unexpectedly came back.

In the 86th minute, Romelu Lukaku reduced the deficit, and three minutes later, Youri Tielemans extended it, taking advantage of a glaring error by the opposing goalkeeper Mory Diaw.

At the end of extra time, unexpected events occurred. In a dangerous situation, Dodi Lukebakio hit the post, but a foul was committed adjacent to Diego Moreira. After a VAR review, referee Saïd Martínez awarded a penalty kick to the Senegal goal.

The Senegalese tried various ways to waste time, but Tielemans coldly converted the penalty kick.

Belgium will play in the Round of 16 against the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina.