Belgium entered their World Cup Round of 32 match against Senegal in Seattle with momentum and a fully fit squad. However, coach Rudi Garcia warned that being favorites was no guarantee in a knockout game.
The match began poorly for Belgium, who found themselves trailing 2-0 and facing an early exit from the tournament. During a second-half hydration break, Garcia marshaled his players in an attempt to drag them back into the contest.
Belgium staged a remarkable comeback in the final minutes of regulation, scoring two late goals to tie the game 2-2 and force extra time.
The dramatic encounter ended in the 125th minute when Youri Tielemans converted a penalty during stoppage time of extra time. The 3-2 victory secured Belgium's place in the World Cup Round of 16.