Youri Tielemans clinched Belgium’s dramatic 3‑2 win over Senegal in the round of 32 at Seattle’s Lumen Field, converting a stoppage‑time penalty in the 125th minute. The spot‑kick, awarded after a video review, became the latest goal ever recorded in World Cup history and sent the Red Devils into the round of 16. Fans in Brussels erupted on giant screens as the drama unfolded.

Senegal surged ahead through Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr, building a 2‑0 lead before Belgium rallied. Romelu Lukaku, introduced as a substitute, narrowed the gap in the 86th minute, and Tielemans equalised three minutes later. A pitch invasion in the 32nd minute halted play; roughly a dozen security guards escorted the intruders off the field, and defender Maxim De Cuyper retained possession.

Belgium’s resurgence overturns the disappointment of missing the Qatar knockout stage after a 2018 third‑place finish. Advancing with five points, the Red Devils now face a round of 16 opponent, while Senegal, a best‑third‑place qualifier from a group that included France and Norway, exits despite a strong tournament. The win also boosts Belgium’s FIFA ranking prospects.