World Cup 2026: Belgium stun Senegal with dramatic comeback and penalty heartbreak

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World Cup 2026: Belgium stun Senegal with dramatic comeback and penalty heartbreak
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Belgium staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to eliminate Senegal 3-2 in an epic Round of 32 encounter in Seattle, advancing to the last 16 after Youri Tielemans' coolly converted penalty in extra time. The Diables Rouges erased a two-goal deficit in a remarkable turnaround that sends them through despite Senegal's dominant first-half display.

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