Ismaila Sarr is the runner-up for all-time African goalscorers at the World Cup

Sar scored the second goal for the Teranga Lions

Ismaila Sar cemented his place in the history of African football by scoring Senegal’s second goal in the 51st minute against Belgium in the 32nd round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, Wednesday evening.

Sarr took his World Cup tally to five, tying him with Cameroonian legend Roger Milla for second on the all-time African World Cup goalscoring list, behind Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan, who leads the way with six.

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According to French network stats foot, Senegal also became the first African team to score twice in a World Cup play-off game against Ghana in a 2-1 win over the USA in the round of 16 in 2010.

In the match against Belgium, the Senegalese team spent extra time in 3 of the 4 matches of the World Cup.

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