Nigeria, July 2 -- Belgium captain Youri Tielemans delivered the performance of a leader when it mattered most, scoring twice as the Red Devils overturned a two-goal deficit in the closing minutes of the game to defeat Senegal and book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

At Seattle Stadium, Belgium looked destined for an early exit after falling 2-0 behind. But in a remarkable turnaround 5 mins from time, Rudi Garcia's men mounted one of the greatest comebacks of the tournament, with Tielemans at the heart of the revival.

The Aston Villa midfielder first ignited Belgium's fightback with a courageous diving header, throwing his body at the ball as though the fate of his country depended on that single touch. Deep i...