Belgium Edge Senegal 3-2 After Extra Time to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Belgium booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal in a thrilling knockout clash.

Senegal took the lead through Habib Diarra in the 24th minute before Ismaïla Sarr doubled the advantage in the 51st minute. Belgium staged a remarkable comeback late in the match, with Romelu Lukaku scoring in the 86th minute and Youri Tielemans equalising in the 89th minute to force extra time.

With the match heading towards penalties, Tielemans converted a 120+5th-minute penalty to complete Belgium’s stunning turnaround and seal a memorable 3-2 win, sending the Red Devils into the next round of the tournament.