Senegal suffered a devastating defeat against Belgium in Seattle, squandering a 2-0 lead late in the match. The Lions of Teranga self-destructed towards the end of regulation time, allowing Belgium to equalize. Ultimately, Belgium prevailed with a penalty in the dying moments of extra time. This heartbreaking loss brings an end to Sadio Mané and his team’s participation in the World Cup. The defeat is particularly difficult to accept given Senegal’s strong performance for much of the game. This result eliminates Senegal from the competition and marks a painful end to their campaign. It was a bitter end to what could have been a historic run.