Belgium will have to be cautious when they face Senegal in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup .
The Round of 32 World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal, scheduled for 3 AM on July 2nd, is attracting attention as the African representatives aim to defeat the "Red Devils". Having just beaten Iraq 5-0 on June 27th to secure their place in the next round, Pape Thiaw's team currently possesses high morale and a sharp counter-attacking style of play.
Contrary to their seeded status, Belgium entered the knockout round with unconvincing form despite topping Group G. Rudi Garcia's team was criticized for being slow and overly reliant on the individual efforts of Jeremy Doku. Manchester United's aging defense is expected to face a major challenge against the explosive speed of Ismaila Sarr and Nicolas Jackson from Senegal.
Senegal entered the match with the crucial return of their number one goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, from a knee injury. Despite off-field issues regarding bonuses and logistics, coach Thiaw's team maintained their resilience.
The African team's strength lies in the Sarr duo, who have been involved in four goals since the start of the tournament, combined with the experience of Sadio Mane in attack.
On the Belgian side, coach Garcia expects to have Nathan Ngoy and Hans Vanaken available to strengthen the midfield. However, Zeno Debast's participation remains uncertain.
Belgium's sluggishness in transitioning between game states, evident in their matches against Egypt and Iran , could become a "fatal flaw" for Senegal to exploit. With their physical advantage and desire to prove themselves, the African representatives can certainly aim for qualification.
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