Belgium vs Senegal Live: Senegal opens the scoring.

Belgium advanced to the knockout round with a cautious unbeaten run, facing a Senegal side desperate to rediscover their form after a series of setbacks. The World Cup qualification spot will only go to the team that maintains the highest level of concentration.

Báo Đà Nẵng•01/07/2026

Belgium 0 - 1 Senegal ● First half — 28th minute

28' The match is in progress.
Current score: Belgium 0 - 1 Senegal.
25' GOAL! Senegal (0-1)
25th minute: H. Diarra (Senegal) scores. Score: 0 - 1.
0' The match begins
Belgium hosts Senegal.

Updated at 03:28 on 02/07/2026

Team lineup updated at 02:23 on 02/07/2026

Official lineup

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Coach: Rudi Garcia

Starting lineup:

1. Thibaut Courtois (G)
21. Timothy Castagne (D)
4. Brandon Mechele (D)
3. Arthur Theatre (D)
5. Maxim De Cuyper (D)
8. Youri Tielemans (M)
20. Hans Vanaken (M)
10. Leandro Trossard (M)
7. Kevin De Bruyne (M)
11. Jérémy Doku (M)
17. Charles De Ketelaere (F)

Substitutes:

13. Mike Penders
12. Senne Lammens
15. Thomas Meunier
16. Koni De Winter
18. Joaquin Seys
25. Nathan Ngoy
6. Axel Witsel
19. Diego Moreira
22. Alexis Saelemaekers
23. Nicolas Raskin
24. Amadou Onana
14. Dodi Lukebakio
9. Romelu Lukaku
26. Matías Fernández-Pardo

Senegal

Formation: 4-3-3

Coach: Bouna Thiaw Pape

Starting lineup:

23. Mory Diaw (G)
15. Krépin Diatta (D)
6. Pathé Ismaël Ciss (D)
19. Moussa Niakhaté (D)
14. Ismail Jakobs (D)
21. Habib Diarra (M)
5. Idrissa Gana Gueye (M)
26. Pape Gueye (M)
13. Iliman Ndiaye (F)
18. Ismaïla Sarr (F)
10. Sadio Mané (F)

Substitutes:

1. Yehvann Diouf
3. Kalidou Koulibaly
4. Abdoulaye Seck
24. Antoine Mendy
25. El Hadji Malick Diouf
2. Mamadou Sarr
17. Pape Matar Sarr
8. Lamine Camera
22. Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
7. Assane Diao
9. Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
11. Nicolas Jackson
12. Cherif Ndiaye
20. Ibrahimovic

The knockout rounds of the World Cup are always where character and experience come into play. At 3:00 AM on July 2nd, 2026, Lumen Field will be the focal point as Belgium and Senegal face off in a match where there is no room for error. Given the knockout nature of the tournament, the winner will advance to the next round, while the loser will officially bid farewell to the most exciting competition on the planet.

Belgium: The stubbornness of the European representative

The Belgian team entered the Round of 16 with a relatively stable record, but still left many questions for fans. In their last three matches, the European representatives had secured one win and two draws. Maintaining an unbeaten streak is a positive sign, demonstrating their ability to control the game and their tenacious playing style under the Belgian coach.

However, two consecutive draws recently have also shown that the "Red Devils'" attack lacks the necessary sharpness to finish off opponents. In a knockout match like this, caution will certainly be paramount, and Belgium needs to make the most of even the smallest opportunities if they want to settle the match in regular time.

Senegal: A burning desire to overcome adversity.

On the other side of the battlefield, Senegal is facing considerable psychological pressure. The African representative's recent form has not been impressive, having suffered two defeats and only secured one victory in their last three matches. These consecutive slip-ups have exposed weaknesses in Senegal's defensive system, something they must improve immediately before facing the high-class strikers of Belgium.

Nevertheless, Senegal's strength lies in their unwavering fighting spirit and abundant physical fitness. Their only victory in recent matches shows that when they find their momentum, Senegal are perfectly capable of creating big surprises. Facing a seasoned opponent like Belgium, Senegal may opt for a defensive counter-attacking style, utilizing the speed of their wingers to exploit space.

What scenarios are possible for a knockout match?

This is a match where both teams understand that a moment of carelessness can lead to disastrous consequences. Belgium, with their more consistent form, are expected to control possession more, while Senegal will wait for opportunities from quick transitions. At Lumen Field, psychological factors will play a crucial role. The team that handles pressure better and knows how to capitalize on opportunities will have a significant advantage in securing their place in the next round of the World Cup.

Belgium's recent form

June 27, 2026: New Zealand 1-5 Belgium (Winner)
June 22, 2026: Belgium 0-0 Iran (Draw)
June 16, 2026: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
June 6, 2026: Belgium 5-0 Tunisia (Winner)
June 2, 2026: Croatia 0-2 Belgium (Winner)

Senegal's recent form

June 27, 2026: Senegal 5-0 Iraq (Winner)
June 23, 2026: Norway 3-2 Senegal (Loss)
June 17, 2026: France 3-1 Senegal (Loss)
June 10, 2026: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal (Draw)
June 1, 2026: USA 3-2 Senegal (Loss)

Rankings

Team	Location	Point	form
Belgium	1	5	WDD

Team form and statistics

Belgium (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches: DDW

Statistics for this season:

Matches played: 3
Wins: 1 (0 at home)
Draw: 2 (2 home games)
Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

Scored: 6 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)
Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 0.7 goals/match)

Senegal (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches: LLW

Statistics for this season:

Matches played: 3
Wins: 1 (0 away)
Draw: 0 (0 away goals)
Losses: 2 (2 away games)

Goal:

Scored: 8 goals (Average: 2.7 goals/match)
Goals conceded: 6 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)

Force situation

Belgium

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