Belgium 3-2 Senegal: Belgium wins.
The crucial match at Lumen Field will decide who gets a ticket to the World Cup quarter-finals. Belgium enters the knockout round unbeaten, facing a Senegal team struggling to overcome the pressure after a series of disappointing results.
- 0'The match has started.
Belgium hosts Senegal.
- 25'GOAL! Senegal (0-1)
25th minute:H. Diarra(Senegal) scored. Score: 0 - 1.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Belgium): R. Lukaku comes on to replace C. De Ketelaere.
- 51'GOAL! Senegal (0-2)
51st minute:I. Sarr(Senegal) scored (assist: M. Niakhate). Score: 0 - 2.
- 56'Substitution
56th minute (Belgium): N. Raskin comes on to replace K. De Bruyne.
- 56'Substitution
56th minute (Belgium): D. Lukebakio comes on to replace J. Doku.
- 63'Substitution
63rd minute (Belgium): D. Moreira comes on to replace H. Vanaken.
- 64'Yellow card
64th minute: B. Mechele (Belgium) receives a yellow card (Roughing).
- 66'Substitution
66th minute (Senegal): L. Camara comes on to replace P. Gueye.
- 67'Yellow card
67th minute: L. Camara (Senegal) receives a yellow card (Roughing).
- 73'Substitution
73rd minute (Senegal): I. Mbaye comes on to replace I. Ndiaye.
- 73'Substitution
73rd minute (Senegal): PM Sarr comes on to replace H. Diarra.
- 78'Substitution
78th minute (Belgium): T. Meunier comes on to replace M. De Cuyper.
- 86'GOAL! Belgium (1-2)
86th minute:R. Lukaku(Belgium) scored (assist: T. Meunier). Score: 1 - 2.
- 89'GOAL! Belgium (2-2)
89th minute:Y. Tielemans(Belgium) scored (assist: L. Trossard). Score: 2 - 2.
- 90'Yellow card
90th minute: R. Garcia (Belgium) receives a yellow card.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 93'Substitution
93rd minute (Senegal): N. Jackson comes on to replace S. Mane.
- 93'Substitution
93rd minute (Senegal): M. Diouf comes on to replace I. Jakobs.
- 96'Substitution
96th minute (Senegal): B. Sapoko Ndiaye comes on to replace I. Gueye.
- 109'Substitution
109th minute (Belgium): A. Onana comes on to replace L. Trossard.
- 120+5'GOAL! Belgium (3-2)
Minute 120+5:Y. Tielemans(Belgium) scored from the penalty spot. The score is 3-2.
- KTFinal score: Belgium 3-2 Senegal
The match ended with a score of 3-2.
Updated at 05:53 on 02/07/2026
Team lineup updated at 02:23 on 02/07/2026
Official lineup
Belgium
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachRudi Garcia
Starting lineup:
- 1. Thibaut Courtois (G)
- 21. Timothy Castagne (D)
- 4. Brandon Mechele (D)
- 3. Arthur Theatre (D)
- 5. Maxim De Cuyper (D)
- 8. Youri Tielemans (M)
- 20. Hans Vanaken (M)
- 10. Leandro Trossard (M)
- 7. Kevin De Bruyne (M)
- 11. Jérémy Doku (M)
- 17. Charles De Ketelaere (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Mike Penders
- 12. Senne Lammens
- 15. Thomas Meunier
- 16. Koni De Winter
- 18. Joaquin Seys
- 25. Nathan Ngoy
- 6. Axel Witsel
- 19. Diego Moreira
- 22. Alexis Saelemaekers
- 23. Nicolas Raskin
- 24. Amadou Onana
- 14. Dodi Lukebakio
- 9. Romelu Lukaku
- 26. Matías Fernández-Pardo
Senegal
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachBouna Thiaw Pape
Starting lineup:
- 23. Mory Diaw (G)
- 15. Krépin Diatta (D)
- 6. Pathé Ismaël Ciss (D)
- 19. Moussa Niakhaté (D)
- 14. Ismail Jakobs (D)
- 21. Habib Diarra (M)
- 5. Idrissa Gana Gueye (M)
- 26. Pape Gueye (M)
- 13. Iliman Ndiaye (F)
- 18. Ismaïla Sarr (F)
- 10. Sadio Mané (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Yehvann Diouf
- 3. Kalidou Koulibaly
- 4. Abdoulaye Seck
- 24. Antoine Mendy
- 25. El Hadji Malick Diouf
- 2. Mamadou Sarr
- 17. Pape Matar Sarr
- 8. Lamine Camera
- 22. Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
- 7. Assane Diao
- 9. Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
- 11. Nicolas Jackson
- 12. Cherif Ndiaye
- 20. Ibrahimovic
The battle for survival at Lumen Field
The match between Belgium and Senegal in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, held at Lumen Field, is a do-or-die clash. In the knockout stage, every mistake can be costly, potentially leading to elimination. With the match scheduled for 3:00 AM on July 2nd, 2026, both teams understand that this is a moment where composure and concentration must be at their highest level.
Belgium and the necessary stability
The Belgian team enters this round with considerable confidence thanks to their consistent form recently. In their last three matches, the European representatives have secured one win and two draws. Although they haven't earned all three points, maintaining an unbeaten streak shows that Belgium's squad structure is very difficult to overcome. Their playing style often emphasizes control and patience, waiting for the opponent's mistakes to deliver the decisive blow.
Senegal and the psychological challenge
On the other side of the battlefield, Senegal is facing significant challenges in terms of form. In their last three matches, the African team has suffered two defeats and only managed one victory. Notably, losing their last two games could significantly affect the players' morale. However, with their abundant physical fitness and fast-paced style of play, Senegal remains a potential threat if they can quickly regain their confidence and inherent style of play.
Overall assessment of the match
Since this is a knockout round, caution will be the top priority for both teams. Belgium will likely continue to employ a solid defensive style, utilizing ball circulation to impose their game. Meanwhile, Senegal may opt for a more pragmatic approach, exploiting quick counter-attacks to take advantage of the spaces behind the opponent's defense. A closely contested match is predictable, as neither team wants to take risks too early in such an important game.
Belgium's recent form
- June 27, 2026: New Zealand 1-5 Belgium (Winner)
- June 22, 2026: Belgium 0-0 Iran (Draw)
- June 16, 2026: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
- June 6, 2026: Belgium 5-0 Tunisia (Winner)
- June 2, 2026: Croatia 0-2 Belgium (Winner)
Senegal's recent form
- June 27, 2026: Senegal 5-0 Iraq (Winner)
- June 23, 2026: Norway 3-2 Senegal (Loss)
- June 17, 2026: France 3-1 Senegal (Loss)
- June 10, 2026: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal (Draw)
- June 1, 2026: USA 3-2 Senegal (Loss)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1 | 5 | WDD |
Team form and statistics
Belgium (Host)
Form in the last 5 matches:DDW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 3
- Wins: 1 (0 at home)
- Draw: 2 (2 home games)
- Losses: 0 (0 at home)
Goal:
- Scored: 6 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 2 (Average: 0.7 goals/match)
Senegal (Guest)
Form in the last 5 matches:LLW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 3
- Wins: 1 (0 away)
- Draw: 0 (0 away goals)
- Losses: 2 (2 away games)
Goal:
- Scored: 8 goals (Average: 2.7 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 6 goals (Average: 2.0 goals/match)
Force situation
Belgium
- Z. Debast: Injury (Missing Fixture)
Senegal
- E. Mendy: Twisted Knee (Missing Fixture)
Predicted lineup
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Belgium
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Home team wins: 45%
- Draw: 45%
- Guest wins: 10%
Predicted number of goals:
- Home team: -2.5 goals
- Guests: -2.5 tables
Advice:Double chance: Belgium or draw
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
