Speedy Senegal dominated older Belgium for 85 minutes. Then Romelu Lukaku - and luck - brought the Belgians back, and into the round of 16.

Senegal have beaten Iraq 5-0 and are on course for the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. After labouring a little in the first half against 10 men, the AFCON finalists have built a 5-0 lead which leaves them on the verge of progressing to the round of 32.

Idrissa Gueye's goal for Senegal against Iraq currently tops the leader board for speed, with Kevin Pina's strike for Cabo Verde against Uruguay ranked top by distance travelled.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced an indefinite break from international football following the Teranga Lions' dramatic FIFA World Cup exit to Belgium, saying he will not return to the national team while the current technical staff remain in charge.

The World Cup continues to churn out headlines on and off the pitch as England prepare themselves to face Mexico in the last‑16.

Belgium’s Red Devils qualifying in extra time against Senegal (3-2 a.e.t.) for the World Cup Round of 16 owed as much to clinical finishing as to their coach Rudi Garcia’s choices—and to the Belgian