Senegal's World Cup Exit Marked by Late Drama, Controversy, and Historic Goals
The Belgium-Senegal match delivered an unusually late tournament winner and contentious moments that shaped the knockout stage and illustrated how thin the margin is between advancement and elimination in World Cup soccer.
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