Senegal has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup following a defeat against Belgium, in which a disputed penalty decision played a significant role in determining the outcome of the match.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the match concluded in Belgium’s favour, with a penalty awarded by the referee drawing considerable scrutiny and debate. The decision was characterised as controversial by multiple observers following the conclusion of the fixture.

The precise circumstances surrounding the awarding of the penalty, as well as the final score and the specific timing of key incidents, are not further detailed in the available source material. According to GoogleNewsEN, the result brought Senegal’s participation in the tournament to an end.

The Senegalese Football Federation could not be reached for comment. Based on available source material, FIFA has not issued an official statement regarding the refereeing decision in question.

The FIFA World Cup is the foremost international association football tournament. Referee decisions during the competition are governed by FIFA regulations and may, under certain conditions, be subject to review through the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.