Senegal stands in Belgium's way in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Belgium overcame a hesitant start to the World Cup to finish top of their group.
What happened?
Belgium finally showed a more convincing face in their last group match, albeit against a modest New Zealand team.
Why it matters for Senegal?
The success against New Zealand (5-1) allowed Belgium to finish top of Group G and secure a match against one of the top eight third-placed teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | France | 1-3 |
What comes next?
Defender Zeno Debast assured that his team would be ready to face Senegal.
Senegal has lost its last three matches, with a recent record of 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first).
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