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Belgium vs. Senegal Projected Lineups, Starting 11 for World Cup Round of 32 Game in Seattle
- Belgium and Senegal meet in Seattle on Wednesday, July 1, for a 2026 World Cup round-of-32 match, with Belgium topping Group G and Senegal advancing as one of the best third-place finishers from Group I.
- Unbeaten through group play, Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to secure first place, while Senegal crushed Iraq 5-0 after early losses to France and Norway to claim a knockout berth.
- Senegal manager Pape Thiaw may start goalkeeper Mory Diaw if Edouard Mendy remains sidelined with a knee injury, while Belgium coach Rudi Garcia orchestrates play through midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
- The match winner advances to the round of 16, with extra time and penalty shootouts available if the game remains tied after 90 minutes.
- This matchup marks the first-ever international meeting between the nations, as the Lions of Teranga feature a revamped squad with nine players aged 23 or younger competing for a major trophy.
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"Ain't watching till he comes on", "He should be playing" - Fans disappointed as Belgium star left out of XI for Senegal FIFA World Cup clash
Fans are unimpressed with the decision to leave Romelu Lukaku out of Belgium’s starting XI for the FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash against Senegal. The two nations are set to face off in Seattle.
Belgium and Senegal meet in the 1/16 finals at the World Cup. Follow the match here or during the World Cup on P4.
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Belgium's Red Devils arrive at Seattle Stadium to face Senegal, a team that has been a protagonist on the African continent and wants to leave its mark on the world stage.
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