SEATTLE (AP) — Three people ran onto the field during Wednesday’s World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal in the round of 32, causing a stoppage of play. The people disrupted the game in the 32nd minute.

After forcing extra time with 2 goals in a 3-minute span, the Red Devils took the win with a chaotic late penalty called in extra time.

Senegal once again stand in the eye of a storm of football controversy after their latest defeat to Belgium has fans and their coach questioning the game of football.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will not play for the team while the coaching staff stays after blowing a late lead against Belgium to go out of the World Cup.

Belgium vs Senegal is a battle of two well-matched but struggling sides at the 2026 World Cup. After poor starts for either nation in the groups, both bounced back with strong final match victories to qualify for the Round of 32.

Senegal face Iraq in their World Cup 2026 Group I finale today, needing a big win to progress. The AFCON finalists have made a strong start, Abdoulaye Seck headed them into the lead in the fourth minute.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

Belgium fans celebrated as their side edged Senegal 3-2 after extra time to reach the World Cup last 16.

Senegal racked up a big win to thrust them back into contention to remain in the competition as one of the highest third-placed teams