Milan, July 2 (LaPresse) – Belgium defeated Senegal after extra time and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was an incredible match in Seattle, with Rudi Garcia’s side prevailing thanks to a Tielemans penalty in the 125th minute of extra time, completing a comeback from a two-goal deficit against the African side, who scored in the 24th minute through Diarra and in the 51st through Sarr. Belgium equalized with goals from Lukaku (86th minute) and Tielemans himself (89th), before the Aston Villa midfielder sealed the victory from the penalty spot. Belgium will now face hosts the United States in the Round of 16, after they defeated Bosnia 2-0.
2026 World Cup: Belgium-Senegal 3-2, Tielemans seals it in extra time
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Milan, July 2 (LaPresse) – Belgium defeated Senegal after extra time and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was an incredible match in Seattle, with Rudi Garcia’s side prevailing thanks to a Tielemans penalty in the 125th minute of extra time, completing a comeback from a two-goal deficit against the African side, who scored in the 24th minute through Diarra and in the 51st through Sarr. Belgium equalized with goals from Lukaku (86th minute) and Tielemans himself (89th), before the Aston Villa midfielder sealed the victory from the penalty spot. Belgium will now face hosts the United States in the Round of 16, after they defeated Bosnia 2-0.
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