Belgium Not Taking Anything for Granted in Senegal Last-32 Clash
Rudi Garcia said Belgium have everyone available for the first time at the World Cup as they prepare for Senegal with little margin for error.
- In Seattle, Belgium enters the World Cup knockout round match against Senegal with a fully fit group, as coach Rudi Garcia reports no injuries after the group stage.
- Following a 5-1 rout of New Zealand on Friday, Belgium secured top position in Group G, while Senegal navigated a difficult group featuring France, Norway, and Iraq to advance.
- Garcia confirmed Zeno Debast returns after a leg injury, while Romelu Lukaku and Jeremy Doku are recovering from previous absences, giving Belgium depth across the squad.
- Forward Charles De Ketelaere warned that "being favourites was no guarantee," citing Germany and the Netherlands' recent exits as evidence that knockout stage outcomes defy predictions.
- With goalkeeper Édouard Mendy sidelined following an injury against Norway, Senegal will start Reserve Mory Diaw, while cool, overcast conditions forecast for Wednesday may favor Belgium's style of play.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium not taking anything for granted in Senegal last-32 clash
Belgium enters its World Cup round of 32 match against Senegal on Wednesday with momentum and a fully fit squad, but coach Rudy Garcia said being favourites was no guarantee in knockout games.
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RecentlyHeard: Breaking News, Latest News, Coronavirus NewsBelgium looks to avoid fate of fellow European teams in knockout round match against Senegal
Belgium faces Senegal in a knockout round match at the World Cup on Wednesday on the heels of both Germany and the Netherlands losing in the round of 32.
Discover the latest news, results, and updates regarding the Red Devils during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States in this live blog. Thanks to the 1-5 victory against New Zealand, Belgium crowned itself group winner. On Wednesday evening at 10 p.m. Belgian time, it plays its Round of 16 match against Senegal in Seattle.
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