Overview
- Belgium recovered from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 after extra time, overturning Senegal with goals by Romelu Lukaku (86') and Youri Tielemans (89', 120+5') following a match played late Wednesday.
- Senegal led through Habib Diarra (25') and Ismaïla Sarr (51') but conceded momentum in the final minutes of regular time and again in extra time, allowing Belgium back into the game.
- Two costly Senegal errors directly shaped the outcome: goalkeeper Mory Diaw's failed sortie gifted the 89th‑minute equaliser and substitute Lamine Camara's late challenge led to the decisive penalty after a VAR review.
- The defeat has triggered internal fallout for Senegal, including midfielder Pape Gueye announcing a pause from the national team while the current coaching staff remains in place.
- The result sets up Belgium to face the United States in the next round, with Team USA having qualified 2-0 over Bosnia and losing striker Folarin Balogun to a red card that will rule him out of the upcoming match.