Brussels: Belgium completed an incredible late comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra-time with a hotly contested penalty to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday, APA reports. Belgium, who had trailed 2-0 with four minutes of normal time remaining, advanced to the last 16 thanks to a Youri Tielemans penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time at the end of extra-time.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency,the match was a thrilling encounter that saw Senegal initially take a commanding lead with two goals. Despite being on the verge of elimination, Belgium showed determination and resilience. The team managed to level the score in the final moments of regular time, pushing the match into extra-time.

The decisive moment came when Belgium was awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of extra-time. Youri Tielemans stepped up to convert the penalty, sealing Belgium's place in the knockout stages of the tournament. The victory was met with jubilation from Belgium's supporters, while Senegal's fans were left to rue their team's inability to maintain their lead.

Belgium's progression to the last 16 is a significant achievement, as they continue their quest for World Cup glory. The team's ability to perform under pressure and turn the game around will be a key talking point as they prepare for their next challenge in the tournament.