Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 in extra time to advance from the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Youri Tielemans converting a penalty in the 125th minute to seal the win.
How the match unfolded
Senegal had taken the lead in the match, but Belgium struck twice late to level the score and push the contest into extra time. Belgium recovered despite trailing earlier in the game. Deep into extra time, Youri Tielemans was awarded a penalty and slotted it home in the 125th minute, putting Belgium ahead 3-2, a lead that held until the final whistle.
Other Round of 32 results
In the same round, England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach the next stage. The full knockout schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including kickoff times for every fixture, has already been released, and teams in the Round of 32 are being eliminated or advancing one by one.
Another heartbreak for Senegal
The defeat is being seen as a particularly painful one for Senegal. According to news reports, Senegal has come close at major tournaments before without getting over the line, including reaching an AFCON final. Falling in the closing stages of a World Cup knockout match again has revived questions about why the team keeps losing high-stakes games by such fine margins.
What's next
Belgium moves on from the Round of 32 and will now prepare for its next knockout fixture. Senegal's run at this World Cup ends here.



















