French-Senegalese footballer, midfielder for Sunderland and Senegal
Belgium has rallied from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic World Cup last-32 tie. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans have forced extra time with goals late in normal time; Tielemans has then converted a VAR-awarded penalty in stoppage time of extra time to send Belgium into the last 16.
Cape Verde has reached the World Cup round of 32 after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia and benefiting from Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay. The debutants have become the smallest nation in tournament history to advance and will face reigning champions Argentina in Miami on July 3.
Switzerland has beaten Algeria 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match. Breel Embolo opened in the 10th minute after a Johan Manzambi run; Dan Ndoye doubled the lead within a minute of the second half after an Algerian clearance. Algeria pressed and made attacking changes but failed to score, ending their tournament while Switzerland advances to the last 16.
Nottingham Forest has secured a vital 3-2 victory over Burnley, moving five points clear of relegation. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has advanced to the Europa League final after beating Bologna 4-1 on aggregate. Both results impact their respective league standings and European ambitions today, April 19, 2026.
Belgium has rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, with Lukaku and Tielemans scoring late to force extra time and Tielemans sealing the win from the spot in the 125th minute. The turnaround sets up a clash with the United States in Seattle.