Senegal eliminated from FIFA World Cup by controversial penalty against Belgium

Senegal’s national team faced elimination from the 2026 World Cup after a controversial penalty awarded in the final moments of their match against Belgium, which ended in a 3-2 loss. The penalty, reviewed by VAR, followed a challenge by Lamine Camara on Belgian captain Youri Tielemans, with analysts arguing that the decision was excessive and unwarranted. Senegal had led 2-0 before Belgium’s comeback, prompting widespread outrage and accusations of unfairness on social media.

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