2026 World Cup: Belgium qualifies after an intense match against Senegal
The Red Devils have secured their ticket to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. In a high-tension match, Belgium managed to beat Senegal with a score of 3-2 after extra time.
The encounter was particularly difficult for the Belgian players. Facing a very organized and fast Senegalese team, the Belgians had to draw on their physical and mental resources to stay in the competition. The score remained tight throughout the game, forcing both teams into extra time.
It was finally in these thirty additional minutes that the decision was made. Thanks to better fatigue management and a decisive play late in the game, Belgium managed to score the winning goal, thus sealing their fate for the next round.
This qualification is a relief for the Belgian supporters who followed this match with great emotion. The national team thus confirms its place among the sixteen best nations in the world in this tournament.
Belgium is now waiting to find out its next opponent for the round of 16. The coaching staff will now focus on the players' recovery in order to prepare for this new crucial challenge for the remainder of the competition.