• Youri Tielemans scored a 125th-minute penalty to seal Belgium's dramatic comeback.
• Belgium rallied from a 2-0 deficit, scoring twice in the final minutes to force extra time.
• Senegal had taken an early lead but ultimately fell short in the knockout stage.

In a thrilling World Cup match, Belgium came from behind to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, with Youri Tielemans converting a penalty in the 125th minute. Belgium faced elimination after Senegal took a commanding 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, giving Belgium a real test as they fought to keep their title hopes alive, according to Reuters.

Despite their early success, Senegal were unable to hold onto their lead. Belgium, who had struggled to create clear chances during the match, netted two goals in the final minutes of regulation. Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans both scored in rapid succession, thus forcing the game into extra time. This comeback was highlighted by a late surge from Belgium, as players pushed through under pressure. This turn of events has been reported by Channel News Asia and Channel News Asia.

In extra time, the excitement continued when a VAR review led to a penalty for Belgium after Lamine Camara fouled Tielemans. As a result, Tielemans stepped up to take the decisive penalty kick, coolly placing it in the top corner, which capped off the remarkable comeback, according to Al Jazeera and AllAfrica.

This match continues Senegal's difficult history against European teams in World Cups, which now stretches to five consecutive defeats. Coach Pape Thiaw expressed disappointment at the outcome, stating, “I believe that our team deserved it (to win). Unfortunately, we are eliminated,” reflecting the collective feeling in the Senegal camp after such a commendable performance was left unfulfilled, as cited by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.