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Belgium vs Senegal: Knockout Clash Preview
1 Jul
Summary
- Belgium finished Group G winners, remaining unbeaten.
- The match kicks off at 1:30 AM IST on Thursday.
- This marks the first-ever meeting between Belgium and Senegal.
Belgium is scheduled to face Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday, with the match commencing at 1:30 AM IST. The game will be held at Seattle Stadium.
Belgium advanced to this knockout stage as the winners of Group G, maintaining an unbeaten record throughout the group stage. They drew against Egypt and Iran before securing a significant 5-1 victory over New Zealand. Coach Rudi Garcia emphasized the depth of his squad, highlighting that success relies on the entire team, not just the starting eleven.
This encounter marks a historic moment as it will be the first time Belgium and Senegal have ever played against each other in an international football match. Fans can catch the live telecast on the United8 Sports channel and stream the match on the ZEE5 app in India.