Belgium show real champion spirit as dem fight back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time for Seattle and qualify for FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
Na Youri Tielemans be the hero as e score dramatic 125th-minute penalty wey seal the victory and also collect Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match award, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Belgium Shock Senegal with Incredible World Cup Comeback
For almost the whole match, e be like say Senegal don already book their place for Round of 16.
Habib Diarra open scoring for Senegal after e quickly tap in rebound, before Ismaila Sarr double the lead early for second half with one brilliant finish after e control Moussa Niakhate pass.
Belgium no really get answer despite say stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku start the game. Coach Rudi Garcia even comot both players after Senegal score the second goal.
But everything change for the final minutes.
Romelu Lukaku give Belgium hope for 86th minute as e smartly finish Thomas Meunier cross.
Just three minutes later, Leandro Trossard cross cause serious wahala for Senegal defence as goalkeeper Mory Diaw make mistake, come allow Tielemans head the ball enter empty net to level the score.
The comeback force the match enter extra time.
Youri Tielemans Write World Cup History with Late Winner
Extra time no really get plenty clear chances until the dying moments.
After Dodi Lukebakio hit the crossbar, VAR check one earlier challenge from Lamine Camara on Tielemans inside the box.
After long review, referee point to the penalty spot.
Tielemans no shake. The Belgium captain calmly score the penalty for the 125th minute to record the latest goal ever scored for FIFA World Cup history and complete one unforgettable comeback.
The victory also make Belgium become the first team since their famous 2018 comeback against Japan to recover from two goals down and win one World Cup knockout match.
Na only West Germany and Belgium don ever achieve that feat twice for World Cup history.
Even though Senegal lose, dem still impress for most part of the match.
Habib Diarra become the first Senegal player to score for him first two World Cup starts, while Ismaila Sarr equal the record for the highest goals by any African player for one single World Cup edition with four goals.
But na Belgium laugh last as Tielemans historic winner carry the Red Devils enter the World Cup Round of 16 after one comeback wey fans no go forget anytime soon.
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Last Updated on July 2, 2026 7:14 am by Hitvibz Media
Belgium Complete World Cup Comeback Wey Shock Everybody as Tielemans Scatter Senegal Hearts
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