World Cup delivers thrilling moments as England narrowly beat DR Congo and Belgium stages stunning comeback
World Cup serves up huge drama – The 2026 World Cup has become a stage for escalating drama as the knockout stage unfolds. Wednesday’s fixtures were no exception, with high-stakes encounters delivering unexpected twists and nail-biting finishes. England’s survival against DR Congo and Belgium’s dramatic revival against Senegal highlighted the tournament’s unpredictable nature.
England’s last-gasp triumph over DR Congo
England faced a daunting challenge against DR Congo, requiring a last-minute heroics from captain Harry Kane to secure a 2-1 win. The African side showed resilience, but the Three Lions managed to rally in the final moments, ensuring they avoided a historic upset. Kane’s brace in stoppage time proved crucial, keeping England’s campaign alive.
“Get caught up on the early games here: Belgium pulled off a comeback for the ages to knock out Senegal, despite trailing by two goals with about five minutes to play in the game – eventually scoring the winning goal on a controversial penalty in extra time.”
Belgium’s relentless fightback against Senegal
Belgium’s match against Senegal began with the West African team in control, scoring an early opener in the 25th minute. Ismaïla Sarr headed a cross past Thibaut Courtois and then capitalized on the rebound, doubling Senegal’s lead shortly after halftime. However, the Belgians staged a remarkable comeback, scoring two goals in three minutes to force extra time.
“SENEGAL LEADS BELGIUM IN SEATTLE 🇸🇳 Habib Diarra off the rebound for the goal! pic.twitter.com/sZaGqBpCqm”
“WHAT A BALL. WHAT A TOUCH. WHAT A FINISH! Ismaïla Sarr scores and Senegal leads Belgium 2-0 🇸🇳 pic.twitter.com/Nt66ZAPu9O”
Belgium’s equalizer came via a brave header from Youri Tielemans, who claimed a penalty after a challenge from Senegalese defender Pathé Ciss. The goal sent the game into extra time, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion. With Senegal launching a final attack via a free kick, the referee signaled the end of the match, sealing Belgium’s victory.
“BELGIUM EQUALIZES WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF THEIR LAST GOAL 🤯 LATE DRAMA IN SEATTLE! pic.twitter.com/6OAfaKl0Pk”
“What a way to bag your brace, Youri Tielemans! The biggest moment for Belgium was seized by the captain 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/nb4hpf7zhd”
