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Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup

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Youri Tielemans of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 v Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. [Alex Grimm/AFP]

Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut after taking a 2-0 lead through strikes from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr in Seattle.

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