Belgium won 3-2 against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans.

  1. Belgium secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been underway, with various teams competing in different rounds and groups. The match between Belgium and Senegal took place at Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington, on July 1, 2026, at 20:00Z. Although the specific round of this match is not specified, it is part of the ongoing group-stage campaign.

How it unfolded

The match began with Senegal taking the lead, as Habib Diarra scored in the 24th minute. This early goal gave Senegal the momentum, and they continued to push forward. In the 51st minute, Ismaïla Sarr, assisted by Moussa Niakhaté, scored another goal for Senegal, increasing their lead. However, Belgium did not give up and fought back in the later stages of the match. In the 86th minute, Romelu Lukaku, assisted by Thomas Meunier, scored a crucial goal for Belgium, reducing the deficit. Just three minutes later, Youri Tielemans, assisted by Leandro Trossard, scored the equalizing goal, bringing the score to 2-2. The match seemed to be heading towards a draw, but Youri Tielemans had other plans, scoring another goal in the 120'+5' minute, securing a 3-2 victory for Belgium.

Standout performers

The standout performers in this match were the goal scorers: Habib Diarra, Ismaïla Sarr, Romelu Lukaku, and Youri Tielemans. Ismaïla Sarr's goal was assisted by Moussa Niakhaté, while Romelu Lukaku's goal was assisted by Thomas Meunier, and Youri Tielemans' first goal was assisted by Leandro Trossard. These players played a crucial role in the outcome of the match.

Match facts

  • Final score: Belgium 3, Senegal 2
  • Scorers: Habib Diarra (24'), Ismaïla Sarr (51'), Romelu Lukaku (86'), Youri Tielemans (89', 120'+5')
  • Bookings: Brandon Mechele (64', yellow), Lamine Camara (67', yellow)
  • Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

What it means

Both Belgium and Senegal will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, with this result being a significant part of their journey in the tournament.