Senegal will face Belgium in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, at Seattle Stadium, according to FOX Sports, this will be the first time Senegal has reached the knockout stage in consecutive tournaments. Belgium, meanwhile, will be in the knockout stage for the third time in four years after a group-stage exit in 2022.

Senegal’s Historic 5-0 Win

Senegal secured its spot in the knockout round with a 5-0 victory over Iraq in its final group-stage match, while According to FOX Sports, this marked the first time an African team scored five goals in a World Cup match. The win earned Senegal three points and secured its place as the only third-place team to advance with three points.

Senegal had previously lost 3-1 to France and 3-2 to Norway, but the decisive victory over Iraq allowed the Lions of Teranga to progress — the win was key for their advancement and set the stage for their upcoming match against Belgium.

Belgium’s Group-Stage Performance

Belgium had a strong comeback in the group stage after drawing with Egypt and Iran. The team defeated New Zealand 5-1, marking their largest margin of victory and joint-most goals scored in a World Cup match, according to FOX Sports. Belgium ultimately topped Group G and will now face Senegal in the next round.

Belgium has been in the World Cup knockout stage for the third time in four years, having previously reached the stage in 2022 before being eliminated in the group stage. The team will be looking to continue its success in the 2026 tournament.

Match Odds and Predictions

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Belgium is the favorite to win the match with odds of +115 (bet $10 to win $21.50 total), while Senegal is at +270 (bet $10 to win $37 total). The draw is at +210 (bet $10 to win $31 total). The spread is set at Belgium -0.5 at +115, while Senegal +0.5 is at -145. The over/under total is 2.5 goals, with the over at -106 and the under at -114.

Romelu Lukaku is +135 to score against Senegal, according to FOX Sports. The match is expected to be highly competitive, with both teams showing strong performances in the group stage.