Belgium vs Senegal: World Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

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 leaders with 5 points and a +4 goal difference after scoring 6 and conceding 2 in three matches. Senegal progressed from Group I with 3 points, scoring 8 and conceding 6 in a more open set of games.

Belgium & Senegal Availability

Belgium have one confirmed absentee: Z. Debast (Injury) is sidelined. The defender’s absence slightly thins Belgium’s options at the back but the core of their experienced spine, including creative and attacking leaders, remains available.

Senegal also have one confirmed absentee: É. Mendy (Twisted Knee) is sidelined. Losing their senior goalkeeper removes a highly experienced last line of defense, but it does not directly affect their attacking firepower.

With only one injury per side, both teams retain their key attacking threats. For Senegal, top scorer I. Sarr (3 goals, 1 assist) is available, as is P. Gueye (2 goals, 1 assist), preserving the main sources of goals and creativity.

Impact Summary

Belgium’s attacking output from the group stage (6 goals) is unaffected by absences. Senegal keep their full attacking core that produced 8 goals, despite the blow of losing É. Mendy in goal. Both sides should be close to full strength in forward areas for this knockout clash.