The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened with intense games. Belgium achieved a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal on Wednesday after trailing until the 86th minute. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored twice in quick succession to overturn the deficit. Tielemans then converted a penalty in the final moments of extra time at 124 minutes and 44 seconds, setting a new record for the latest goal in World Cup history. Belgium will next meet co-hosts USA in the round of 16.
