Belgium stuns Senegal 3-2 in extra-time thriller at FIFA World Cup

By  News On Air   Jul 02, 2026

In the FIFA World Cup, Belgium staged a stunning comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in the Round of 32 and qualify for the Round of 16. Youri Tielemans scored a 125th-minute penalty to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory and extend Belgium’s unbeaten run to 17 matches.

Co-hosts US registered their first win in the knockout round after 2002 this morning. They defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-nil in the Round of 32 to advance into the round of 16, wherein they will take on Belgium. 

Last night, England defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16 on July 6.

In another Round 32 clash Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in Mexico City to reach the Round of 16. France defeated Sweden 3-0 in New York, while Norway edged Ivory Coast 2-1 in Texas to book their place in the last 16.