Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit

BBC News Thursday 02 July 2026, 01:28 UTC 1 min read

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Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

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