Belgium was five minutes away from going home. Down 2-0 to Senegal with the clock ticking past 85 minutes, the Red Devils looked cooked. Then Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans happened.
Two goals in three minutes dragged Belgium level, and a Tielemans penalty in extra time completed one of the most dramatic comebacks in World Cup history. The 3-2 victory on July 1, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle sends Belgium into the knockout rounds and gives the crypto market a storyline it can actually monetize.
The match that refused to end quietly
Senegal controlled the game for the better part of 85 minutes. Habib Diarra opened the scoring, and Ismaila Sarr doubled the lead, leaving Belgium staring at elimination.
Then, in the 86th minute, Lukaku pulled one back. Three minutes later, Tielemans equalized.
