World Cup: Belgium rallies past Senegal on controversial late penalty to reach Round of 16
Belgium's dramatic World Cup victory over Senegal sparks debate and sets up a high-stakes match against the USA.
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The brief
Belgium has advanced to the Round of 16 after a thrilling World Cup match against Senegal. Coverage from Yahoo Sports highlights the contentious nature of the penalty, while Fox News and KATU focus on Belgium's potential showdown with the USA. The New York Times provides an in-depth analysis of the pivotal moments that turned the match in Belgium's favor.
FanSided outlines Belgium's upcoming schedule and bracket path. The controversy surrounding the late penalty is a key point of emphasis in the coverage. The Seattle Times offers a visual recap of the match through photographs.
The next steps for Belgium include preparing for their match against the USA. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date or location of this upcoming game.
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Quick answers
Who did Belgium play in the World Cup match?
Belgium played against Senegal.
What was controversial about the match?
The match featured a controversial late penalty that helped Belgium secure their victory.
Who will Belgium play next?
Belgium will face the United States in their next match.
Coverage (11)
- Thibaut Courtois compares Belgium comeback to Real Madrid mentality: ‘Have experienced that many times’ Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Why Lukaku decided to let Tielemans take crucial 125th-minute penalty for Belgium Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
- Belgium's World Cup win means it can continue to call Puget Sound home The Seattle Times · 14h ago
- Cruel end for Senegal in Seattle at World Cup Reuters · 14h ago
- Round of 32 rope-a-dope Sounder at Heart · 14h ago
- Who does Belgium play next? World Cup schedule, bracket path and key dates FanSided · 14h ago
- Belgium completes stunning World Cup comeback against Senegal to set up potential showdown with USA Fox News · 14h ago
- The anatomy of a World Cup implosion: 40 minutes that broke Senegal and revived Belgium The New York Times · 14h ago
- Belgium beat Senegal in Seattle, will face the United States next KATU · 14h ago
- Photos: Seattle hosts Senegal vs. Belgium in World Cup action The Seattle Times · 14h ago
- World Cup: Belgium rallies past Senegal on controversial late penalty to reach Round of 16 Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
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