ATLANTA, July 2 (Reuters) - Recriminations are expected to follow swiftly after Senegal’s calamitous exit from the World Cup, with a schism apparent in the squad after they lost to Belgium in Seattle on Wednesday.

Belgium make a late comeback and take a 3-2 win against Senegal following extra time. Check real-time updates of the BEL vs SEN FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Seattle Stadium as it happened

Thibaut Courtois; Timothy Castagne, Brandon Mechele, Arthur Theate, Maxim De Cuyper; Youri Tielemans (captain), Hans Vanaken; Jérémy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard; Charles De Ketelaere. Coach: Rudi Garcia.

Catch the live score, updates, commentary and highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Senegal and Iraq played in Toronto on Friday.

The World Cup is continuing just as furiously as it started. In the French team's final group match against Norway, Dembélé once again left jaws dropping, as the PSG star almost single-handedly

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heartbreaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw described football as a "cruel game" after his side's late collapse and eventual defeat by Belgium ​following extra time in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday.

The United States takes sky-high momentum into their round of 16 World Cup match against Belgium on Monday, July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The USMNT beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 with a third goal in the tournament from Folarin Balogun.