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Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 at the World Cup
By Andrew Destin, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Down to its final last-gasp chances, Belgium came through with goals — three of them.The Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit with two scores in the final minutes of regulation time and then added a third in the final seconds of extra time to somehow claw back into the game and beat Senegal 3...
Key takeaway Youri Tielemans scored the equalizing goal in the 89th minute and then converted from the penalty spot in the fifth minute of stoppage time in extra time for the latest goal in World Cup history.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For Tomball residents who enjoy international soccer, the World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal may have been a thrilling watch, with Belgium coming back from a two-goal deficit to win in extra time. The fact that Belgium will next face either the United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday in Santa Clara, California, may be of particular interest to local fans who follow the US team. As the World Cup continues, Tomball's diverse community may come together to watch and discuss the matches, with some residents possibly rooting for teams with players from their countries of origin. The city's restaurants and bars may also see an increase in patrons gathering to watch the games, providing a boost to local businesses. With the US team potentially playing in the next round, local interest in the World Cup is likely to remain high.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Down to its final last-gasp chances, Belgium came through with goals — three of them.The Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit with two scores in the final minutes of regulation time and then added a third in the final seconds of extra time to somehow claw back into the game and beat Senegal 3...
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