Belgium advanced to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Senegal 3-2 in extra time at Seattle, in a round of 32 match that swung decisively in the final minutes of added time.
Senegal took control early. Habib Diarra scored in the 25th minute and Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead just after the hour, in the 51st. Belgium pulled one back through Romelu Lukaku in the 86th minute, then Youri Tielemans equalised three minutes later to force extra time.
With the match still level deep into the second period of extra time, the referee awarded Belgium a penalty following a VAR review. Tielemans stepped up and converted in the 120+2nd minute to send Belgium through and eliminate Senegal from the tournament.
