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Romelu Lukaku Explains Why He Passed Penalty to Tielemans in World Cup Win
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Romelu Lukaku passed the decisive penalty kick to Youri Tielemans during Belgium's 3-2 World Cup win over Senegal, citing mental struggles. Tielemans scored the winning goal, sending Belgium to the Round of 16 where they will face the United States.
- 01Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.
- 02Lukaku, usually Belgium's penalty taker, passed the decisive penalty to Tielemans.
- 03Lukaku cited ongoing mental difficulties as the reason for passing the penalty.
- 04Tielemans scored the winning penalty in the 120th minute.
- 05Lukaku contributed significantly off the bench during Belgium's comeback.
- 06Belgium will face the United States in the upcoming Round of 16 match.
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N12Center · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Romelu Lukaku Explains Why He Passed Penalty to Tielemans in World Cup Win
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Romelu Lukaku Explains Why He Passed Penalty to Tielemans in World Cup Win
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Belgium Stuns Senegal With Last-Minute Penalty to Reach World Cup Round of 16
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Belgium Stages Historic Comeback to Beat Senegal and Reach World Cup Round of 16
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Belgium Stuns Senegal With Historic Late Penalty in World Cup Round of 16
N12Center · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Belgium Stuns Senegal With Last-Minute Comeback to Reach World Cup Round of 16
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