Belgium 3-2 Senegal (aet): World Cup last 32
Belgium’s extra‑time penalty win over Senegal sparks a comeback narrative and pitch‑invasion arrests in Seattle
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The brief
Coverage highlights a late, game‑winning penalty that sparked controversy and a dramatic comeback, with Yahoo Sports and Fox News describing the finish as stunning. The BBC noted the “latest ever winner, comeback and controversy.” KING5.com reported that five spectators were arrested after a pitch‑invasion during the game in Seattle.
Belgium’s victory sets up a potential showdown with the United States, according to Fox News. Future reports will focus on the upcoming Round of 16 fixture and any further disciplinary actions related to the fan incident.
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Quick answers
What was the final result of the Belgium‑Senegal match?
Belgium won 3‑2 after extra time, advancing to the Round of 16.
Why was the match described as controversial?
A late penalty awarded to Belgium decided the game, prompting descriptions of controversy in coverage.
How many fans were arrested and why?
Five fans were arrested after they ran onto the pitch during the match in Seattle.
Coverage (12)
- Team USA to face Belgium at Seattle Stadium in World Cup Round of 16 KOMO · 2h ago
- USA vs. Belgium Confirmed For The Round Of 16: Here's What To Know FOX Sports · 2h ago
- Want to see U.S.-Belgium in Seattle? Ticket prices are eye-popping after Wednesday's win The Seattle Times · 2h ago
- USMNT vs Belgium in the World Cup. All you need to know about round of 16 opponents The New York Times · 2h ago
- How to get USA vs Belgium tickets: World Cup prices, Round of 16 fixture information, last-minute sales & more Goal.com · 2h ago
- Photos: Seattle hosts Senegal vs. Belgium in World Cup action The Seattle Times · 3h ago
- Belgium pull off World Cup’s biggest comeback win over Senegal, but was it a penalty? The New York Times · 3h ago
- 5 arrested after fans run onto pitch during match between Senegal, Belgium in Seattle KING5.com · 3h ago
- World Cup: Belgium rallies past Senegal on controversial late penalty to reach Round of 16 Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy BBC · 8h ago
- Belgium completes stunning World Cup comeback against Senegal to set up potential showdown with USA Fox News · 8h ago
- Why Belgium was awarded late, game-winning penalty in comeback win over Senegal at the World Cup Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
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