Belgium vs Senegal: World Cup Round of 32 Clash

Belgium face Senegal at Lumen Field in Seattle on 1 July 2026, in a World Cup Round of 32 tie. Belgium arrive as Group G winners with 5 points and a +4 goal difference, while Senegal progressed from Group I with 3 points and a +2 goal difference after scoring 8 and conceding 6.

Belgium availability

Belgium have one confirmed absentee. Z. Debast (Injury) is sidelined. The defender’s absence trims depth at the back but leaves the core of Belgium’s star-studded spine intact, with creators such as K. De Bruyne and finishers like R. Lukaku all available to start.

Senegal availability

Senegal also have one confirmed missing player. É. Mendy (Twisted Knee) is sidelined, removing a hugely experienced goalkeeping option. With M. Diaw and Y. Diouf available, Aliou Cissé still has cover in goal, while key attacking contributors remain on the pitch: I. Sarr (3 goals, 1 assist) and P. Gueye (2 goals, 1 assist) are both available, as is leading creator I. Ndiaye (2 assists, 1 goal).

Impact summary

Both sides lose one player each, neither from their top scorers or assist providers. Belgium’s defensive rotation is slightly weakened, while Senegal take a hit in goalkeeping experience. However, the main attacking threats on both teams are fully available, so the overall attacking output should remain largely unaffected for this Round of 32 clash.