Belgium came from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field, reaching the Round of 16. Level at 2-2 after 90 minutes, the tie was won when Youri Tielemans converted a penalty at 124 minutes and 44 seconds — the latest winning goal in World Cup history. It capped a stunning recovery and broke Senegalese hearts at the very last.
How it unfolded: Senegal soar, Belgium roar back
Habib Diarra put Senegal ahead on 25 minutes from the rebound after Sarr's header hit the post. Ismaila Sarr made it 2-0 on 51, chesting down a Niakhate long ball for his fourth goal of the finals. Belgium, having withdrawn De Bruyne and Doku before the hour, hit back through substitute Romelu Lukaku on 86 and a Tielemans header on 89 to force extra time, before Tielemans won it from the spot at 124:44 after a VAR-checked Camara foul.
Context: history and heartbreak
Tielemans' winner is the latest goal ever to settle a World Cup match. Belgium reach the last 16 for the third time in four tournaments; Senegal, two up and superb through Sarr, suffer one of the round's cruellest exits.
The next step: Belgium meet USA
Belgium advance to face the United States on July 6 in Seattle. With the score level at 2-2 after 90 minutes, our forecast of Belgium to avoid defeat landed, the Red Devils completing the job in extra time.
What we predicted before the match
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Belgium – Senegal Prediction and Betting Tips
Belgium
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vs
13:00
01 Jul · Wed
Senegal
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Kick-off: 13:00 local (1 Jul) · 20:00 UTCVenue: Lumen FieldReferee: S. Martinez
Top forecast + 3 supporting tips
4 picks Top Pick
1XBelgium or draw60% confidence
1.38odds
Belgium's in-form attack and pedigree edge the market; Senegal's power keeps it close, so backing Belgium to avoid defeat is the measured play.
Back this tip
Total:Over: 2.556%
Over 2.5 goals
1.95 odds
Win 148%
Belgium to win
2.17 odds
Total Team 1 Over: 1.555%
Belgium over 1.5 goals
2.12 odds
This Round of 32 tie at Lumen Field brings together two sides in form. Belgium topped Group G with a five-goal flourish, their record scorer firing under Rudi Garcia, while Senegal blasted into the knockouts as a best third-placed team with a five-goal demolition of their own. Expect an open, high-quality contest: Belgium's pedigree and craft against the pace and power of Pape Thiaw's Senegal. With a Round of 16 place on the line and a draw sending the tie to extra time, Belgium are slight favourites. Our forecast narrowly favours Belgium, in a tie that has the makings of a goal-filled encounter.
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Squad Availability
✚ Injured ·■ Suspended
Belgium
✚Z. Debast
Senegal
✚É. Mendy
Key Players
Belgium
Kevin De BruyneAMNapoli · 110+ caps · 30 G · Captain
Romelu LukakuSTNapoli · 110+ caps · 85 G
Jeremy DokuLWMan City · 25+ caps
Youri TielemansCMAston Villa · 75+ caps
Senegal
Sadio ManéLWAl-Nassr · 100+ caps · 40 G
Kalidou KoulibalyCBAl-Hilal · 80+ caps · Captain
Édouard MendyGKAl-Ahli · 35+ caps
Ismaïla SarrRWCrystal Palace · 65+ caps
Nicolas JacksonSTBayern Munich · 20+ caps
Injuries
Belgium
None reported
Senegal
None reported
Venue · Context
Stadium: Lumen Field
Capacity: 69,000
Seattle's Lumen Field is open-air with a famously loud crowd; the mild Pacific-Northwest climate keeps conditions fresh.
Belgium
2–2
Senegal
