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Belgium stages World Cup comeback win against Senegal
Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match. Senegal led 2-0 until the 86th minute before Belgium scored three goals to secure the victory. Striker Romelu Lukaku diffused a spat between teammates, scored a goal, and assisted another in the comeback. The win marked a rare instance of a team overcoming a two-goal deficit in a World Cup knockout match. England also secured a 2-1 win against DR Congo.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 3 · Right 1 n = 5
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (3 votes, 4 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote)
- Right (1): Aaj Tak
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, France 24, Reuters