2026 World Cup Round of 32: Belgium to Face Senegal

World Cup Round of 32 Matchup

According to Главком: On July 1, 2026, Belgium and Senegal will meet in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The game is set to take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA. This marks the first-ever direct encounter between the two national teams, with the winner advancing to the Round of 16 to continue their title pursuit.

According to odds from bookmaker GGBET, Belgium is favored to win with odds of 1.52, while a Senegal victory is priced at 6.88. The odds for a draw stand at 3.26. Looking at progression to the next round, Belgium's odds to reach the Round of 16 are 1.48, compared to 2.55 for Senegal. Bettors are also eyeing the possibility of more than 3.5 goals in the match, with odds set at 3.17.

Group Stage Performances

Both teams enter the match with contrasting group stage results. Belgium's record:

• Drew with Egypt (1:1)
• Drew with Iran (0:0)
• Defeated New Zealand (5:1)

Notably, in the match against Egypt, an own goal occurred when the ball hit Hany. During the Iran game, Belgian defender Ngoy received a red card midway through the second half. In the New Zealand match, Belgium's goals came from Trossard (brace), De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Salemakers.

Senegal, on the other hand, suffered losses to France (1:3) and Norway (2:3), but secured a decisive victory over Iraq (5:0):

• Against France, forward Mbaye scored the goal
• In the Norway match, forward Sarr netted a brace
• Against Iraq, goals came from midfielder Diarra, forward Sarr, midfielder Pape Gueye (twice), and forward Ndiaye

Belgium's coaching staff is led by Rudi Garcia, while Papa Thiaw manages the Senegal squad. The match will be broadcast on the Megogo media service, with coverage starting at 23:00 Kyiv time on the Megogo Football 2 channel.

This Belgium-Senegal clash is a key fixture in the World Cup, as both teams aim to make their mark on the international stage. Belgium enters as the favorite, looking to solidify their reputation as one of the world's top sides, while Senegal-despite a rocky group stage-will seek to pull off an upset. The outcome could prove pivotal for both teams in their quest for the world championship title.

As both teams prepare for their crucial matchup, it's interesting to reflect on Belgium's earlier performance against Iran in the group stage. The contrasting results highlight the challenges each team faced, with Belgium managing to secure a draw, while Senegal struggled. For a deeper analysis of Belgium's journey leading up to this knockout round, check out our detailed coverage of their encounter with Iran here.