Youri Tielemans
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- Jul 12
Spain edges Belgium 2-1 on Merino winner, advances to World Cup semi-final against France
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score the decisive goal for the second straight knockout match, sending Spain into a semi-final clash with France after a 2-1 win over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 after Trump's intervention in Balogun red card saga, EU lawmakers demand FIFA probe
Belgium dismantled the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, hours after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's ban following a phone call from President Trump. The result triggered a political backlash, with 30 MEPs now demanding an inquiry into potential outside interference.
- Jul 2
Belgium's late blitz and Tielemans penalty sink Senegal 3-2 in extra-time World Cup thriller
Belgium rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 1
Belgium stuns Senegal 3-2 after extra time with latest goal in World Cup history, a 125th-minute penalty from Tielemans
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute, the latest goal ever scored at a men's World Cup, to complete Belgium's 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal in the round of 32 at Seattle's Lumen Field after trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute.
- Jul 1
Belgium erase 2-0 deficit, beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup last 16
Two goals in the final five minutes of regulation forced extra time, and Youri Tielemans converted a 125th-minute penalty to complete a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Seattle.
- Jun 21
Belgium held to 0-0 draw by Iran after VAR rules out Taremi goal at World Cup
Courtois heroics and a disallowed Taremi goal defined a tense goalless draw as Belgium slipped further in Group 7.
- Jun 15
Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup group opener after late own goal rescues Red Devils
Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Egyptians took a first-half lead through Ashour's powerful strike, but a second-half own goal forced by Romelu Lukaku salvaged a point for the Red Devils.
