Exciting record-breaking numbers from Belgium's comeback against Senegal

Belgium's comeback against Senegal wasn't just a thrilling 3-2 victory after extra time in the 2016 World Cup Round of 32; it became a historic match filled with unprecedented records and statistics, witnessing the breaking of several tournament records . Belgian captain Youri Tielemans stole the show, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot after 124 minutes and 44 seconds, making it the latest goal in World Cup history. His goal led the Red Devils to overturn a two-goal deficit and secure their place in the Round of 16. Belgium also set another historic record, becoming the first team in World Cup history to avoid defeat after trailing 2-0 until the 85th minute of regulation time – the most recent comeback of its kind in regulation time . Belgium also became the first team to overturn a two-goal deficit to win a knockout match since 2018, when they achieved the same feat against Japan with a 3-2 victory. They are only the second nation in World Cup history to win twice after trailing by two goals, following West Germany, who accomplished this against Hungary in the 1954 final and against England in the 1970 quarter-finals . Individually, Leandro Trossard continued his impressive run in the tournament, setting up Youri Tielemans' equalizing goal and bringing his total to 16 clear-cut chances created in the 2026 World Cup – the highest number among all players in this edition . Despite their elimination, Senegal achieved several historic milestones, becoming the first African team to score 10 goals in a single World Cup tournament, highlighting the attacking prowess they displayed throughout the competition . Ismaila Sarr also made history at the African World Cup, raising his tally to four goals and equaling the record for the most goals scored by an African player in a single World Cup tournament, an achievement previously held by Cameroonian legend Roger Milla in the 1990 World Cup . Meanwhile, Habib Diarra became the first Senegalese player to score in his first two starts at a World Cup finals, adding his goal against Belgium to the one he scored in the resounding 5-0 victory over Iraq in the group stage . Conversely, Kevin De Bruyne set an unusual personal record, leaving the field in the 56th minute – his earliest substitution in all his World Cup appearances – before his teammates went on to write one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament, turning a two-goal deficit into a historic victory that will forever be etched in World Cup history.