Overview
- Belgium overturned a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2 after extra time in Seattle, with Romelu Lukaku scoring at 86 minutes and Youri Tielemans equalising at 89 minutes.
- A VAR review in stoppage time of extra time awarded Belgium a penalty that Tielemans converted in the 120th+ minute to secure qualification.
- Senegal dominated much of the match and led through Habib Diarra (24th minute) and Ismaïla Sarr (51st minute) but conceded two late goals and then the decisive penalty.
- Errors by substitute goalkeeper Mory Diaw and midfielder Lamine Camara were singled out as turning points, and midfielder Pape Gueye announced he will step back from the national team while the current staff remain in place.
- Belgium will face the winner of the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match in the last 16, and Senegal’s early exit will prompt an internal review of coaching and squad management.