Belgian football fans across the country crowded the many squares, bars and fan parks showing last night's last-minute win against Senegal in the World Cup.
Only the heaviest of sleepers will have slept through the celebrations which kicked off just before 01:00 in Brussels and around the country.
Following a dramatic 3-2 comeback in Seattle, Belgium secured their spot in the next round of the 2026 World Cup. Captain Youri Tielemans converted a penalty deep into extra time (120+5') to complete the remontada after Senegal had been winning 0-2 with only a few minutes to go in regular time.
Belga News Agency photographer Emile Windal was at the fan park screenings in Park Wolvendael in Uccle and at Place Dumont, in Stockel, to capture the scenes of joy – but also despair – during last night's rollercoaster of emotions.
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Belgium's fans and supporters pictured during a soccer game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Parc Wolvendael, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fan pictured during a game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters pictured during a game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga
Belgian fans and supporters pictured during a game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters look dejected during a game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters look dejected during a game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters pictured during a football game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters pictured during a game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Parc Wolvendael, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters celebrate after scoring during a football game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters celebrate after scoring during a football game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters celebrate after scoring during a football game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
Belgian fans and supporters celebrate after scoring during a football game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga
Belgian fans and supporters celebrate after scoring during a football game between Belgian national team Red Devils and Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, on Wednesday 01 July 2026, at Place Dumont, in Stockel, Brussels. Credit: Belga / Emile Windal
