Belgium is through to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and they got there in convincing fashion. A 5-1 demolition of New Zealand in the group stage sealed top spot in Group G and set up what promises to be a compelling knockout fixture against Senegal.
The two sides meet on July 1, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM GMT.
How Belgium got here
Leandro Trossard was central to that performance, scoring twice and cementing his place as one of the tournament’s more dangerous attacking presences. The Arsenal forward has been a consistent creator throughout the group stage, leading the tournament in chance creation according to early reports from the competition.
What Senegal brings to the table
