The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to showcase remarkable drama, with the tournament achieving a historic milestone of 11 comebacks, the highest ever recorded in its history. England and Belgium contributed to this count with astonishing recoveries in the Round of 32. England bounced back from an early setback against DR Congo, as captain Harry Kane netted two critical goals late in the game, propelling the Three Lions forward. Kane’s recent goals positioned him alongside several World Cup legends in the history books and bolstered his quest for the Golden Boot. In a parallel narrative, Belgium executed a stunning late comeback after falling behind by two goals to Senegal. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans forced the match into extra time, where a contentious VAR-awarded penalty along with another goal from Tielemans secured their victory. This crucial goal also became the latest match-winner scored in FIFA World Cup history, underscoring a tournament where no lead seems safe.
First Published: Jul 2, 2026 10:58 PM IST
