The match between Belgium and Senegal in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup witnessed an emotional comeback thanks to the brilliance of characters who once almost scuffled on the pitch.
The match between Belgium and Senegal in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup on the morning of July 2 witnessed a rare scenario. The center of attention focused on Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans, two players who had just almost engaged in a brawl but immediately afterward became the main characters helping “the Red Devils” come from behind to secure a 3-2 victory.
Specifically, during the water break, the aforementioned duo had a heated exchange of words, even almost leading to a physical altercation if their teammates had not intervened in time. However, this tension quickly transformed into on-pitch professional efficiency.
In the 89th minute, from Trossard’s precise cross, Tielemans leaped high to head home the 2-2 equalizer for the Belgium team. Right after the goal, the two players who previously were “sullen with each other” erased their animosity with an ecstatic celebratory hug, smashing doubts about an internal rift.
Before this combination took place, the hope of the European representative was rekindled in the 86th minute. Romelu Lukaku finished delicately to narrow the gap from Thomas Meunier’s low cross, initiating a swift comeback within just the final 3 minutes of the match.
Entering extra time, in the 120+5th minute, the Belgium team was awarded a penalty, and Tielemans himself successfully converted it to send “the Red Devils” through to the round of 16.
