Pitch Invaders Halt Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup Match in the 31st Minute

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Pitch Invaders Halt Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup Match in the 31st Minute

Play was suspended in the 31st minute at Seattle Stadium after multiple pitch invaders ran onto the field, with De Cuyper standing over a dead ball waiting to resume while security cleared the intruders. One invader evaded six security guards before being caught near the byline. Senegal led 1-0 at the time through Habib Diarra's 24th-minute goal.

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