Is it proof you should never give up? Belgium went from sure defeat to glorious victory at the last moment. They might prove that perseverance against the odds pays off.
‘Greatest escape’ in World Cup history
Pitch perfect: Belgium's shocking World Cup comeback and Harry Kane’s rise from rejection prove that the final whistle only blows when you stop fighting. Glossary
Ignoble - Describing an action or character trait that is not honourable, generous, or noble. It usually refers to something shameful, dishonest, or low-quality.
Perseverance - Determination and keeping going despite difficulties.
Apartheid - A system of legally-enshrined racial discrimination and oppression which existed in South Africa from 1948 until the 1990s. It denied non-white South Africans basic human rights.
Napoleon - The French military commander and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars.
Evolution - A process of gradual change that takes place over many generations, during which species of animals, plants, or insects slowly change some of their physical characteristics.
Psychotherapist - Someone who treats emotional problems and mental health issues. There are over 1,000 types of psychotherapy.