Belgium, Senegal and World Cup

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Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s FIFA World Cup run against Belgium
The penalty awarded against the Senegalese national team in the final moments of their match against Belgium on Wednesday caused widespread controversy after it led to their elimination from the round...

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Three people run onto field and stop play during the World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal
The anatomy of a World Cup implosion: 40 minutes that broke Senegal and revived Belgium
Belgium vs Senegal Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Late controversial penalty sends Belgium past Senegal 3-2
Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal in a tense knockout clash, overturning a late deficit before edging a controversial extra-time finish.

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Belgium complete dramatic comeback to stun Senegal, set up round-of-16 clash with USA
Belgium's great escape: Late heroics end Senegal's World Cup dream
Belgium's 'remontada' against Senegal can spark improvement, Garcia says
After 30 more minutes which Garcia compared to "two boxers (who) ​just kept fighting and fighting", Tielemans lashed home a penalty in the 125th ​minute to win in dramatic fashion.

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World Cup 2026: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET) - Youri Tielemans' controversial extra-time penalty wins last-32 clash
124 Minutes, 44 Seconds! Youri Tielemans Breaks Record Of Scoring Latest Goal In FIFA World Cup History
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Senegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapse

Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal’s World Cup exit.

First AFCON, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heartbreaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

WATCH: Senegal takes 1-0 lead over Belgium with goal from Habib Diarra

Senegal has gotten out to an early lead in their Round of 32 matchu against Belgium. Watch Habib Diarra's goal here.

Belgium looks to avoid fate of fellow European teams in knockout round match against Senegal

SEATTLE (AP) — By advancing to the knockout round atop Group G, Belgium has already improved upon its woeful performance at the World Cup four years ago. After a historic third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia,

10 reasons for Senegal to take heart after the disappointment

On Wednesday night, Senegal experienced one of the greatest traumas in its World Cup history. Even crueler than the elimination on fair-play points because of yellow card accumulation at the 2018

2026 World Cup: Underdog Senegal seeks to take down another powerhouse

Senegal will look to add another big name to the list of powerhouse countries it has taken down when it faces Belgium in the round of 32 on Wednesday at Seattle Stadium.

Senegal's World Cup heartbreak: Fans cry robbery as Pape Thiaw considers resignation

Senegal once again stand in the eye of a storm of football controversy after their latest defeat to Belgium has fans and their coach questioning the game of football.