Belgium and Senegal Draw 2-2 in Thrilling World Cup Match
In a dramatic World Cup 2026 match, Belgium fought back to draw 2-2 against Senegal. The game saw Belgium

In a thrilling encounter at the World Cup, Belgium overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2, showcasing their resilience and determination. The match, held in Seattle, saw Belgium's Youri Tielemans score a crucial double, including the winning penalty in the dying moments of extra time.
Senegal started strong, taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr. Diarra opened the scoring in the 24th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Sarr's header hit the post. Sarr then doubled the lead early in the second half with a well-executed volley, leaving Belgium in a precarious position.
Despite their struggles, Belgium's coach, Domenico Tedesco, made bold substitutions that sparked a dramatic turnaround. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans played pivotal roles in the comeback. Lukaku scored in the 86th minute, followed by Tielemans equalizing just three minutes later, bringing the score to 2-2.
As the match progressed into extra time, Senegal's Lamine Camara fouled Tielemans in the penalty area, leading to a VAR review that awarded Belgium a penalty. Tielemans stepped up to take the shot and converted it successfully, sealing a 3-2 victory for Belgium.
This win not only advances Belgium to the quarter-finals, where they will face either the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina, but it also echoes their previous World Cup comeback against Japan in 2018. Senegal, despite their impressive performance and record-breaking achievements, was eliminated from the tournament.
Belgium's comeback was a testament to their fighting spirit, and Youri Tielemans emerged as the hero of the match, demonstrating leadership and skill under pressure.