Belgium vs Senegal: World Cup Round of 32 Match Preview

Match Context

Belgium face Senegal at Lumen Field, Seattle, on 1 July 2026 in the World Cup Round of 32. Belgium arrive as Group G winners with 5 points and a +4 goal difference (6 goals for, 2 against). 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 slightly reduces Belgium’s depth at the back, but their key attacking names such as R. Lukaku, K. De Bruyne, J. Doku and L. Trossard are all available, preserving their main goal threat and creativity.

Senegal Availability

Senegal also have one confirmed absentee.

• É. Mendy (Twisted Knee) is sidelined.

Losing the experienced goalkeeper is a blow for defensive stability, but Senegal’s attacking core remains intact. I. Sarr (3 goals, 1 assist) and P. Gueye (2 goals, 1 assist) – both among the competition’s leading contributors – are available, as is top creator I. Ndiaye (2 assists, 1 goal).

Impact Summary

Both sides are missing one player each, but neither absence comes from their top scorers or assist leaders. Belgium’s attacking output should remain largely unaffected, while Senegal retain the full firepower of an attack that has already produced 8 goals.