Senegal were just five minutes away from knocking Belgium out of the World Cup before conceding two late goals in the space of three minutes and another in extra-time after a controversial penalty call, leaving their passionate fans heartbroken once again.

In the league phase, Senegal had played their hearts out in the first half to frustrate two-time champions France before Kylian Mbappe’s brace saw Les Bleus prevail 3-1. Senegal lost to Norway narrowly too, 2-3. A convincing 5-1 win over Iraq then sent them into the knockouts, but here too, they somehow couldn’t get over the line after failing to capitalise on a two-goal lead.