In one of the most dramatic matches in World Cup history, Belgium overturned a 0-2 deficit against Senegal with a last-gasp penalty in the 120+5th minute. Youri Tielemans emerged as the hero, scoring twice including the decisive penalty that sent Belgium to the Round of 16.
Belgium manager Rudi García keeps faith with the same starting eleven that demolished New Zealand 5-1 in the group stage, while Senegal introduces Pathe Ciss and Pape Gueye as key starters. This Wednesday's knockout match in Seattle promises to be an electrifying World Cup 2026 battle.
The French striker scored twice in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I of the 2026 World Cup. With 14 goals, he surpassed Olivier Giroud as his country's all-time World Cup top scorer and now sits just two goals shy of the all-time record shared by Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi.
The Real Madrid forward scored twice in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I of the 2026 World Cup. With 14 World Cup goals, he now sits third on the all-time scorers list, just two behind Messi and Klose's shared record of 16.
The French national team made a commanding debut in Group I of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, reaching 13 World Cup goals and surpassing Lionel Messi in the all-time scorers table. Barcola completed the rout in New Jersey.
France launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal in New Jersey. Kylian Mbappé delivered a stellar brace, becoming France's all-time top scorer in World Cup history. The French superstar overtook Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring table and now sits just 3 goals shy of Miroslav Klose's absolute record of 16 goals.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
