Video of the day! Fan sprints across the pitch and gives stewards a run for their money
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The Senegal vs Belgium clash in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup delivered not only high drama on the pitch, but also a hilarious moment involving a pitch invader.
Details: During the match, a fan dashed onto the field, prompting a frantic chase by several stewards. Footage of the incident quickly went viral across social media.
The video shows the fan accelerating down the sideline as security staff scramble to catch up. The chase turned so chaotic that viewers jokingly compared the intruder to a rugby player.
The fan managed to evade the stewards for a while, weaving and changing direction, nearly turning the whole episode into a show of its own. Eventually, security managed to stop him and escort him off the pitch.
The incident didn't affect the outcome of the match, but it certainly added another layer of madness to the evening. With a dramatic finish and Belgium's winning penalty in the 125th minute, this match is sure to go down as one of the tournament's most memorable.
Reminder: Earlier, we reported that Senegal became the first team in World Cup history to crash out of the playoffs after leading by two goals in the 85th minute.
