Senegal's Lions have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 3-2 loss to Belgium. The match was marked by initial dominance from Senegal, but Belgium turned the tide by equalizing in the final minutes of the second half.

What happened?

Senegal dominated the match for a large part, but Belgium managed to equalize in the 89th minute. The Lions then lost in extra time.

Why it matters for Senegal

This loss is a blow to Senegalese fans, who had placed a lot of hope in their team. Senegal had already reached the round of 16 twice in their history, in 2002 and 2022.

What comes next?

Senegal must now recover from this loss and prepare for upcoming competitions. Senegal's last match was on June 16, 2026, with a 3-1 loss to France.

DateResult
2026-06-16France 3-1 Senegal
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