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Elise Mertens cruises past Marie Bouzkova to secure maiden Wimbledon quarter-final

Belgium's Elise Mertens reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czech 21st seed Marie Bouzkova on Monday.

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Belgium say FIFA rejected Folarin Balogun query after treating it as appeal

FIFA has rejected Belgium's ⁠letter seeking a copy of the decision to make USA striker ‌Folarin Balogun eligible for their World Cup ‌clash on Monday after treating ‌it as an inadmissible appeal, the ‌Royal Belgian Football Association said.

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World Cup LIVE: Belgium put four past USA to knock out co-hosts

The round of 16 continues today and the small matter of the biggest game of the tournament so far as Spain take on Portugal in a clash of two European heavyweights. Follow all the action with us as the day unfolds!

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'Punished enough': Pochettino celebrates FIFA call to reinstate Balogun for Belgium tie

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino described FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina as a celebration - a U-turn that allows their star striker to play against Belgium in the last 16 clash on Monday in Seattle.

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'I didn’t know it was April Fool’s Day': Garcia slams FIFA decision over Balogun suspension

Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA's decision to reinstate USA forward Folarin Balogun for Belgium's last-16 tie with the co-hosts as being like July 5th being called 'April Fool's Day' after the player's one-game suspension for a straight red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended.

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Balogun available for Belgium clash as FIFA lifts USA striker’s one-game suspension

Folarin Balogun will be available to play for the USA in their round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium, as his one-game red-card ban has now been suspended.

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Mory Diaw apologises to Senegal fans for mistake in Belgium World Cup defeat

Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw has admitted responsibility for his mistake which enabled Belgium to score their second goal during the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture at Seattle Stadium last Wednesday.

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N'Doye blames Thiaw's substitutions for Senegal's stunning loss to Belgium

Former Senegal international Dame N'Doye believes the Lions of Teranga stood a good chance of advancing to the Round of 16 had coach Pape Thiaw stuck to his starting XI in the Round of 32 game against Belgium.

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Belgium seek 'more satisfaction' with possible win over USA on their turf

Belgium have come back down from cloud nine after their last-minute ⁠heroics against Senegal, but they are wary of what lies ahead against the United States, defender Maxim De ‌Cuyper said on Friday.

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'Cheerleader' Folarin Balogun to keep USA morale high against Belgium

United States forward Folarin Balogun said his red card ⁠in the last-32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was a harsh decision, but quickly turned his focus to ‌contributing as cheerleader for their clash against Belgium.

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Garcia hails 'composure and quality' of 'outstanding' Tielemans

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday.

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World Cup highlights: USA make history as Belgium stage incredible comeback over Senegal

USA marched on in front of their home fans after a bruising win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, whilst Belgium and England eked out wins over African opposition in what was a dramatic day at the World Cup.

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Belgium coach compares comeback to famous 2017 Barca win over PSG

Belgium were second-best to Senegal for large parts of their round-of-32 ⁠clash but their remarkable comeback to win 3-2 on Wednesday could spur them on to great things at the ‌World Cup, coach Rudi Garcia said.

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Tielemans ‘proud’ of Belgium’s comeback to overcome Senegal

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans insisted he was proud of his side for coming back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2, with the inspired captain scoring twice to see his side into the round of 16.

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Old wounds opened up for Senegal as Tielemans inspires Belgium in wild comeback

Argentina, Wales, France, Italy, grouped, France again, but not Senegal.

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Belgium overcome two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal in thrilling extra time

A 125th-minute Youri Tielemans penalty ensured Belgium completed a stunning comeback from two goals down to claim a 3-2 ET victory over Senegal in this 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 tie, extending their unbeaten run to 17 games (W11, D6).

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Belgium face difficult striker decision in World Cup clash against Senegal

After an unconvincing group stage, Belgium have drawn Senegal in the World Cup round of 32. In attack, manager Rudi Garcia has wavered between starting Charles de Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku, two players with completely different profiles that highlight the French manager’s uncertainty.

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World Cup LIVE: USA, Belgium and England advance to Round of 16

The Round of 32 continues to heat up this evening as England return to centre stage against D.R Congo. That is followed by fascinating clashes between Belgium and Senegal, and the co-hosts USA and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It is not a day to miss at the World Cup; follow all the action here!

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'Tournament begins now': Thiaw puts group travails behind him as Senegal take on Belgium

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw stressed that his side are ready to begin a fresh World Cup against Belgium in the round of 32 on Wednesday in Seattle after they qualified as the worst third-placed team from the group stage.

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Rudi Garcia expects battle against 'best' third team Senegal for spot in Round of 16

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia has called on his side not to take Senegal lightly ahead of their round of 32 clash on Wednesday in Seattle, after Germany's shock exit to Paraguay on Monday.

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'I should never have been at the World Cup': Lukaku making most of super-sub role

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku said he should not even be at the World ⁠Cup after an injury-ravaged campaign but is determined to contribute however he can, as the Red Devils' record goalscorer embraces his ‌new super-sub role.

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Belgium defender Debast says they are ready for surprise opponents Senegal in last 32

Belgium recovered from a slow start at the World Cup to ⁠top their group, though their dubious prize is a clash with Senegal in the Round of 32 on ‌Wednesday and defender Zeno Debast said on Sunday they had not been ‌expecting to face the African side.

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Belgium save their best for last in dominant win over New Zealand to top group

Belgium delivered an emphatic 5-1 win over New Zealand in their final group game of the FIFA World Cup (WC), securing progression to the Round of 32 at the expense of the All Whites, whose search for a first-ever WC victory continues.

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World Cup LIVE: Belgium and Egypt advance after Iran stoppage time winner is disallowed

It's the penultimate day of group stage action at the World Cup, with Groups G, H and I all drawing to a thrilling conclusion. As always, keep track of all the key moments throughout the day with our live blog!