Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Wednesday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far.

Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) warms up during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

While the players and coaching staff finally flew out of Seattle on Sunday (Jul 5), federation officials and support staff remain stuck in the US with no clarity on when they'll get home.

Kylian Mbappe scored the first goal of the match, Barcola added to it. Mbaye's brilliance helped Senegal get one back. But Kylian Mbappe sealed the deal with a stunning goal from outside the box.

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia moved to clarify comments he made in the aftermath of Senegal's 3-2 FIFA World Cup Last 32 defeat by his side,, with accusations of racism being levelled at the French coach in the aftermath of his initial quotes.

Members of the Senegal delegation to the World Cup are still stranded in Seattle awaiting a flight back home, five days after the team were eliminated by Belgium, sources within the camp have told ESPN.

Belgium have beaten Senegal in dramatic fashion in the latest 2026 World Cup round-of-32 clash. You can relive all the action as it happened with ESPN. - 2026 World Cup: How teams advanced to the knockout rounds - Three games in,