Live Blog! Belgium vs Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The ninth Round of 32 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place at Seattle Stadium.
120'+5' GOAL FOR BELGIUM! 😱
From the penalty spot, Youri Tielemans keeps his cool and completes the comeback at the very last moment.
Romelu Lukaku shapes up as if he's going to take the spot kick, but it's the Aston Villa midfielder who steps up and buries it, breaking Senegal hearts.
Score: Belgium 3-2 Senegal ⚽
Second half of extra time underway! ⏱️
Belgium have taken the initiative, and Romelu Lukaku comes close to finding the winner.
Score: Belgium 2-2 Senegal ⚽
First half of extra time begins! ⏱️
Nicolas Jackson replaces Sadio Mané to add fresh attacking legs for Senegal. El Hadji Malick Diouf and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye also come on for Ismail Jakobs and Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Score: Belgium 2-2 Senegal ⚽
END OF REGULATION ⏱️
The Teranga Lions fail to see the game out, and the Red Devils score twice in less than three minutes to force extra time. Who will book a place in the Round of 16? Will it be decided on penalties?
Score: Belgium 2-2 Senegal ⚽
89’ GOAL! BELGIUM EQUALISE! 😱
Youri Tielemans makes it 2-2 after a costly mistake by Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw and his defence.
Leandro Trossard swings in the cross, and the Aston Villa midfielder heads home after Diaw rushes off his line and is left stranded. Senegal surrender their lead and hand Belgium a lifeline. Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia is shown a yellow card in the 90th minute during the celebrations.
Score: Belgium 2-2 Senegal ⚽
86’ GOAL FOR BELGIUM! 🔥
Romelu Lukaku pulls one back for the Red Devils.
Belgium's all-time leading scorer arrives at the near post to finish Thomas Meunier's cross from the right. Meunier had come on for Maxim De Cuyper in the 78th minute.
Score: Belgium 1-2 Senegal ⚽
77’ Belgium throw on the pressure
Dodi Lukébakio unleashes a long-range effort that nearly ends up as a stunning goal.
Score: Belgium 0-2 Senegal ⚽
73’ Senegal make more changes
Lamine Camara (66'), Ibrahim Mbaye (73') and Pape Matar Sarr (73') replace Pape Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye and Habib Diarra. Camara is booked just a minute after coming on.
Score: Belgium 0-2 Senegal ⚽
64’ Belgium shake things up
Jérémy Doku (56'), Kevin De Bruyne (56') and Hans Vanaken (63') make way for Dodi Lukébakio, Nicolas Raskin and Diego Moreira, respectively. Brandon Mechele is also shown a yellow card.
Score: Belgium 0-2 Senegal ⚽
51’ WHAT A GOAL FROM SENEGAL! 🚀
Ismaïla Sarr brings the ball down brilliantly with his chest, creates space and blasts a right-footed finish past Courtois after an outstanding long pass from Moussa Niakhaté from deep on the left. A fully deserved second goal in Seattle.
Score: Belgium 0-2 Senegal ⚽
Second half underway
Senegal look to protect their lead, while Belgium search for a response to avoid a shocking exit. Romelu Lukaku comes on for Charles De Ketelaere.
Score: Belgium 0-1 Senegal ⚽
Half-time
Senegal deserve their lead after a dominant first half. The African side register seven shots, three on target, compared to Belgium's five attempts, with two on goal.
Maxim De Cuyper nearly equalises in first-half stoppage time, but Mory Diaw produces another outstanding save.
Score: Belgium 0-1 Senegal ⚽
43’ Belgium respond
Jérémy Doku fires a powerful angled effort from the right, but Mory Diaw makes the save after a brilliant chest control and pass from Kevin De Bruyne.
Score: Belgium 0-1 Senegal ⚽
24’ GOAL FOR SENEGAL! ⚽
Habib Diarra taps in the rebound after Ismaïla Sarr's header from a Sadio Mané cross comes back off the post. Courtois and Belgium are stunned.
Score: Belgium 0-1 Senegal ⚽
17’ Senegal threaten again
Idrissa Gana Gueye tries his luck from distance, but Courtois makes a comfortable save. Senegal continue to look the more dangerous side.
Score: Belgium 0-0 Senegal ⚽
13’ Senegal come close!
Ismaïla Sarr hits the post after a lapse from Thibaut Courtois. The Teranga Lions let a golden opportunity slip away.
Score: Belgium 0-0 Senegal ⚽
Kickoff in Seattle!
The penultimate match in Seattle, Washington, will determine the opponent for the winner of the United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Who will come out on top?
Score: Belgium 0-0 Senegal ⚽
We have confirmed lineups for Belgium
We have confirmed lineups for Senegal
Welcome to Belgium vs Senegal in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026!
🏟️ When and Where
Belgium and Senegal will face off on Wednesday, July 1, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, United States.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT, with Honduran referee Said Martínez assigned to officiate the match.
📺 How and Where to Watch Belgium vs Senegal
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⭐ Players to Watch
His vision, passing range, and leadership will be essential if Belgium hopes to continue its journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🇸🇳 Sadio Mané
Although players such as Ismaïla Sarr have enjoyed excellent tournaments, Sadio Mané remains Senegal's undisputed leader and biggest star.
The veteran forward will once again be expected to inspire the Lions of Teranga with his experience, pace, and finishing ability as Senegal attempts to pull off an upset against one of Europe's traditional powers.
🎯 Final Analysis
Belgium enters the match as a slight favorite according to most sportsbooks. The Red Devils' superior individual quality and the confidence gained from their dominant victory over New Zealand explain why bookmakers give the edge to the European side.
Even so, many expect this to be a high-scoring and much tighter contest than the odds suggest. Senegal has already shown its resilience throughout the tournament, and another African surprise would not come as a shock in what promises to be one of the most entertaining Round of 32 matches.




















