FIFA World Cup

Round of 32

BEL Belgium Belgium - SEN Senegal Senegal

Belgium Belgium

Senegal Senegal

Y. Tielemans
120' +5'

Y. Tielemans
89'
R. Lukaku
86'
51'
I. Sarr

25'
H. Diarra

Seattle Stadium(Sold out)

Hector Said Martinez Sorto

Full-time: Belgium 3-2 Senegal

What a turnaround! Senegal looked comfortable for much of the game, with Belgium struggling to really threaten their defence even as the second half of normal time was coming to an end. Two quick goals gave them the lifeline they desperately needed, before a clumsy late challenge from Camara on Tielemans in the second half of extra-time awarded the Red Devils a last-minute penalty, which Tielemans dispatched himself in style.

Full-time

120'

+ 11

Dangerous free-kick position

Sarr's shot from the edge of the box was blocked by Raskin's hand, giving Senegal a late chance for an equaliser.

Tielemans surely wins it for Belgium!

He guides his penalty into the top right corner of the net with supreme composure to net what must now be the winning goal.

120'

+ 5

Youri Tielemans

GOAL!

3:2

Penalty

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

77 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11 m

Drama! Penalty for Belgium!

They have a chance to win the game right at the death now, with the VAR review revealing that Tielemans was fouled as the cross came across the box.

120'

Possible penalty

Belgium could be awarded a penalty for a foul on Tielemans in the build-up to that last chance.

117'

Golden chance!

Moreira's first-time cross travels across the box to Lukébakio, who has time to take a touch before smahing his effort off the top of the bar from close range.

113'

Stinging drive

Sapoko Ndiaye hits a powerful shot from range but it's straight at Courtois.

109'

Substitution

Amadou Onana

Leandro Trossard

108'

Mbaye goes close!

Sapoko Ndiaye drives down the right before cutting back to Mbaye, who can't guide his finish into the far corner.

106'

Into the home straight

The second half of extra-time has begun.

Kick-off!

Half-time

Everything to play for

We're still level at the halfway point of extra-time, despite the best efforts of both sides.

99'

End-to-end

Neither side appear keen on penalties, with both getting the ball forward as quickly as possible.

96'

Substitution

Bara Sapoko Ndiaye

Idrissa Gueye

94'

Fresh legs

Senegal make a double change in an attempt to re-assert the control they displayed earlier in this contest.

94'

Substitution

Nicolas Jackson

Sadio Mané

94'

Substitution

El Hadji Malick Diouf

Ismail Jakobs

91'

Extra-time begins!

Will we see a winning goal before time is up?

Extra time

90'

+ 8

Into extra-time!

Belgium pull of a surprise comeback to level the scores at 2-2, and we'll now enter 30 minutes of extra-time.

End of second half

90'

+ 7

Ambitious effort

Gueye lets one fly from range but can't hit the target.

90'

+ 5

Back on the charge

Senegal are pushing to re-take the lead, but are up against a stubborn Belgian defence.

90'

Yellow card

Rudi Garcia

They've pulled themselves level!

Out of nowhere, Belgium have a second! Diaw comes out to punch Trossard's cross but Tielemans gets their first, glancing it into an empty net.

89'

Youri Tielemans

GOAL!

2:2

Assist:L. Trossard

Goal probability

6 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.56 m

Lukaku pulls one back!

He meets Meunier's cross from the right at the near post, flicking it past Diaw to get his side back into the game.

86'

Romelu Lukaku

GOAL!

1:2

Assist:T. Meunier

Goal probability

13 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

6.26 m

85'

Courtois to the rescue!

Mané looks for the bottom left corner from the edge of the area but the Belgian 'keeper gets a strong hand to it.

83'

Castagne heads wide

He tries to guide his header back across goal into the far corner from an in-swinging cross from the right, but is a few yards off the mark.

82'

Wayward

The Red Devils continue to lack quality in the final third.

Goal attempts

9off target

2on target

6off target

4on target

78'

Lukébakio!

He cuts in from the right onto his left foot before trying to bend one into the far corner, and he's not far off!

78'

Substitution

Thomas Meunier

Maxim De Cuyper

77'

Closing stages

Senegal still look comfortable going into the final 15 minutes of normal time.

73'

Substitution

Pape Sarr

Habib Diarra

73'

Substitution

Ibrahim Mbaye

Iliman Ndiaye

70'

Hydration break

And it appears to have come at the right time for Belgium, as Trossard and Tielemans get into a heated discussion.

Frustrated

Despite controlling the ball, Belgium haven't managed to create a noteworthy chance as of yet.

67'

Yellow card

Lamine Camara

66'

Substitution

Lamine Camara

Pape Gueye

64'

Yellow card

Brandon Mechele

63'

Substitution

Diego Moreira

Hans Vanaken

61'

Sarr gets his goal

Having looked a constant threat in this game, the Senegal forward gets a deserved goal.

Shots

Maxim De Cuyper Ismaila Sarr

56'

Double change

Can Belgium swing the momentum in their favour?

56'

Substitution

Dodi Lukébakio

Jérémy Doku

56'

Substitution

Nicolas Raskin

Kevin De Bruyne

Senegal double their lead!

A brilliant ball over the Belgian defence by Niakhaté finds the run of Sarr, who takes it down with a superb bit of control before slamming his finish past Courtois.

51'

Ismaila Sarr

GOAL!

0:2

Assist:M. Niakhaté

Goal probability

6 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11.59 m

50'

Diarra puts it wide!

Mané bursts toward the byline before cutting back to the penalty spot where Diarra places his first-time finish wide of the near post.

46'

We're back!

The action resumes, with Belgium bringing in Lukaku in place of De Ketelaere for this second 45.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 6

Substitution

Romelu Lukaku

Charles De Ketelaere

Half-time: Belgium 0-1 Senegal

Senegal take a slender lead into the break after a strong first half performance. They limited Belgium's attack to shots from distance, while constantly looking a threat going in the other direction. Diarra's close range opener gave them the lead after an impressive start, which Belgium struggled to respond to before the break.

Half-time

45'

De Cuyper from distance!

He tries to bend one in from range, but once again Diaw is equal to Belgium's efforts.

43'

Good save!

Doku buys himself a yard of space on the right side on the area before fizzing in a cross. It strikes a Senegal shin and almost loops in at the near post but Diaw reacts quickly to save.

41'

Belgium probing

De Cuyper gets into a good position down the left, but his cut-back cross into the box only finds a Senegal boot.

38'

Short of ideas

The Red Devils have struggled to create clear shooting opportunities.

Goal attempts

1off target

1on target

3off target

3on target

37'

Senegal threaten

Mané drives into the box but stumbles as he shoots and sees his effort roll into Courtois' grasp.

36'

Time to respond

It's all Belgium at the moment, but can they unlock Senegal's defence?

Diarra gives Senegal the lead!

Mané's in-swinging cross finds Sarr, who glances his effort against the post before Diarra tidies up the rebound, tapping home into an open goal.

25'

Habib Diarra

GOAL!

0:1

Goal probability

58 %

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

5.05 m

23'

Lively contest

Senegal continue to apply pressure to Belgium's backline, with the Red Devils looking equally threatening on the break.

18'

Gueye from range

A cleared cross comes to P. Gueye on the edge of the area, who volleys it first time. He doesn't catch it cleanly though, and sees it bounce into Courtois' arms.

Off the post!

Courtois comes to palm away a low cross but only guides it into the path of Sarr, who bundles it against the post before knocking it out of play. Huge chance!

12'

Close contest

Senegal are having more of the ball, but are yet to test Courtois.

Passes

Missed opportunity

De Ketelaere receives the ball in space on the right-hand side of the area but waits too long to get a shot off. Senegal clear the ball but only as far as Trossard, whose tame shot is comfortably saved by Diaw.

Early possession

Senegal have looked bright in these opening exchanges.

Off we go!

Belgium get the action underway.

Kick-off!

More on that Belgium team

Belgium remain unchanged from their 5-1 win over New Zealand, with Eintracht Frankfurt's Arthur Theate retaining a starting place in defence.

More on that Senegal team

They make three changes to the team that breezed past Iraq in the final group game. Seck, Camara and Mbaye make way for Ciss, P. Gueye and I. Ndiaye (pictured).

Starting line-up: Belgium

Belgium subs

Lammens, Penders, Witsel, Lukaku, Lukébakio, Meunier, De Winter, Seys, Moreira, Saelemaekers, Raskin, Onana, Ngoy, Fernandez-Pardo

Starting line-up: Senegal

Senegal subs

Y. Diouf, M. Sarr, Koulibaly, Seck, Diao, Camara, Dieng, Jackson, B. Ndiaye, P. Sarr, Mbaye, C. Ndiaye, Mendy, E. Diouf

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Jackson looking to make his mark

After starting the first two games of this World Cup, Nicolas Jackson was a substitute as Senegal downed Iraq 5-0 to qualify for the round of 32. As he side enter the knockout stages, he will hope to be called upon once more to have a big impact.

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Head-to-head record

This is Belgium’s first ever meeting with Senegal, who are through to the World Cup knockout stages for the third time in four appearances at the finals. The Red Devils, meanwhile, are hoping to reach at least the round of 16 for the seventh time since 1986.

How they got here: Senegal

Despite valiant displays against France and Norway, Senegal headed into their final Group I game against Iraq without a single point to their name. A comprehensive 5-0 victory boosted the Lions or Teranga’s hopes of a place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed sides, with results elsewhere confirming their progression.

How they got here: Belgium

Draws against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0) in their opening two games left Belgium needing to beat New Zealand in their final Group G match to reach the round of 32. The Red Devils had little trouble dispatching the All Whites, triumphing 5-1 in Vancouver to top the group.

Welcome!

Follow all of the action as Belgium take on Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 10pm CEST in Seattle.