Thanks to Youri Tielemans' multi-goal performance, the Belgian men's soccer team defeated Senegal and advanced to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup. Belgium came from behind to win 3-2 in overtime in the round of 32 of the tournament held at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington, USA at 5 a.m. on the 2nd (Korean time). Belgium, which passed Group G as first place with 1 win and 2 draws, is in its first tournament. They also won the game and continued their undefeated record. Belgium, whose 3rd place record at the 2018 Russia Tournament was their best ever World Cup finish, will play the round of 16 against the winner of the U.S.-Bosnia-Herzegovina match at 9 a.m. on the 7th. The match between the U.S. and Bosnia will be held a little later at 9 a.m. Senegal's best ever World Cup result was 8th place at the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, and it advanced to the tournament as 3rd place in Group I of this tournament, but in the first schedule. Senegal was eliminated. Senegal took the lead with Habib Diarra's first goal in the 24th minute of the first half. In the 6th minute of the second half, Ismaila Sarr widened the gap between the two teams by two goals. The game continued until the 40th minute of the second half.