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Belgium 3, Senegal 2: Belgium stay alive, beat Senegal on Tielemans' pen

The lead

July 1, 2026 — Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, USA — Belgium stay alive, beat Senegal on Tielemans' pen. Youri Tielemans saved Belgium World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.

How the match unfolded

This Round of 32 match finished 3-2 for Belgium over Senegal after extra time on the official ESPN match center. Belgium seized early momentum when Habib Diarra (Senegal) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. in the 24'. The middle phases featured 3 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense knockout atmosphere. The final swing came in the 120'+5' when Youri Tielemans (Belgium) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.. 66,925 fans were in the building at Lumen Field.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Krépin Diatta (Senegal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • Foul by Diego Moreira (Belgium).
  • Attempt blocked. Pathé Ciss (Senegal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ibrahim Mbaye.
  • Attempt blocked. Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pathé Ciss.
  • Handball by Nicolas Raskin (Belgium).
  • Attempt missed. Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
  • Second Half Extra Time ends, Belgium 3, Senegal 2.

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 24' — Senegal: Habib Diarra (Senegal) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
  • 51' — Senegal: Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Moussa Niakhaté with a through ball.
  • 86' — Belgium: Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Thomas Meunier with a cross.
  • 89' — Belgium: Youri Tielemans (Belgium) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Leandro Trossard.
  • 120'+5' — Belgium: Youri Tielemans (Belgium) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Youri Tielemans saved Belgium World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.

    Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Belgium leave Lumen Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Belgium alive for Round of 16 action in early July. Senegal head home.

    What comes next

    Belgium advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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