A World Cup without brakes! The 2026 tournament has already turned into a factory of incredible comebacks
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver wild, edge-of-your-seat drama: this tournament has already become one of the most comeback-packed in history.
Details: According to Opta, there have already been 11 come-from-behind victories at the 2026 World Cup - only the second time in tournament history that the number has hit double digits.
This tournament is shattering the old script. Even when a team concedes first, the match is far from over - in fact, many games have become true rollercoasters right up to the final whistle.
Belgium provided one of the most thrilling examples, clawing back against Senegal to win 3-2, even though the African side had a commanding lead late on. The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be a tournament where a lead on the scoreboard means nothing is guaranteed.
Recall: As we previously reported, Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to crash out of the playoffs after leading by two goals in the 85th minute.
