Belgium Eliminates Senegal, Final Match Stats, Highlights & Updated World Cup 2026 Bracket

Belgium used a remarkable comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time and advance to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Red Devils scored in the 86th and 89th minutes to send the contest in Seattle to extra time.

Youri Tielemans scored a penalty deep into stoppage time in extra time to put Belgium through.

Match Stats

	Shots	Shots on Goal	Corners	Fouls
Belgium	19	5	4	22
Senegal	19	5	2	12

Belgium had elimination staring it right in the face for most of the second half.

Romelu Lukaku gave the Belgians a sign of life in the 86th minute with a finish from the right side of the penalty area.

Youri Tielemans added more drama to the contest in the 89th minute, as his glancing header found the back of the net.

Tielemans then scored the game-winning goal in the 125th minute on a penalty kick.

The Aston Villa midfielder was fouled in the box and a penalty was given after a lengthy VAR review.

Senegal believed it had the victory in the bag through 85 minutes. The Lions of Teranga outplayed the Red Devils for most of the contest.

Habib Diarra in the 25th minute and Ismaila Sarr in the 51st minute gave the African side a 2-0 lead that, at the time, appeared to be insurmountable.

Belgium's come-from-behind win kept it in the tournament and it will now face either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 16.