Belgium’s advance in the World Cup is decided by a late, contentious penalty awarded during its match against Senegal. Multiple outlets report that Belgium’s qualification hinges on a goal resulting from the penalty, which comes late in the game. The decision is described as controversial, indicating disagreement or controversy around the referee’s call. Across the sources, the match outcome is framed as a “great escape,” suggesting Belgium was close to elimination before the late intervention. While the outlets do not provide detailed context beyond the penalty’s timing and controversy, they consistently identify the penalty against Senegal as the decisive moment. As a result, Belgium progresses to the next stage rather than being eliminated. The reporting aligns on the key elements of the story: the opponent is Senegal, the decisive action occurs at the end of the match, and the penalty decision is contested. No other differing claims are presented in the provided excerpts.