England, Belgium script stunning comebacks as 2026 FIFA World Cup rewrites history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver unprecedented drama, with the tournament setting a new record of 11 comebacks, the most in the competition's history. England and Belgium added to that tally with remarkable fightbacks in the Round of 32. England recovered from an early deficit against DR Congo, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice late in the match to send the Three Lions through. Kane's latest goals lifted him alongside several World Cup legends in the record books and strengthened his bid for the Golden Boot. Belgium, meanwhile, staged an extraordinary late revival after trailing Senegal by two goals. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced extra time before a controversial VAR-awarded penalty and another Tielemans strike sealed victory. The decisive goal also became the latest match-winning goal ever scored in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting a tournament where no advantage appears secure.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver unprecedented drama, with the tournament setting a new record of 11 comebacks, the most in the competition's history. England and Belgium added to that tally with remarkable fightbacks in the Round of 32. England recovered from an early deficit against DR Congo, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice late in the match to send the Three Lions through. Kane's latest goals lifted him alongside several World Cup legends in the record books and strengthened his bid for the Golden Boot. Belgium, meanwhile, staged an extraordinary late revival after trailing Senegal by two goals. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced extra time before a controversial VAR-awarded penalty and another Tielemans strike sealed victory. The decisive goal also became the latest match-winning goal ever scored in FIFA World Cup history, highlighting a tournament where no advantage appears secure.
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