Today's game between Belgium and Senegal kicked off at 21:00 on 1 Jul 2026.
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Belgium vs Senegal is available to watch in the United Kingdom on free-to-air television. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
Belgium and Senegal meet at Seattle Stadium in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with a place in the last 16 on the line for both sides.
The Red Devils topped Group G after a turbulent campaign that nearly ended in embarrassment. Two draws against Egypt and Iran left Rudi Garcia's side on the brink, but a dominant 5-1 win over New Zealand on the final matchday secured top spot and restored some belief. Leandro Trossard scored twice, while Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku both contributed to a performance that silenced — at least temporarily — those questioning whether this ageing generation still has anything to offer.
Garcia was defiant after that win, pushing back hard at criticism of his experienced players. De Bruyne, Lukaku and Trossard all delivered when it mattered, and Belgium arrive in Seattle with momentum, if not entirely with conviction.
Senegal's route to the knockout stage was equally unconventional. Defeats to France and Norway left Pape Thiaw's side in serious trouble, but a stunning 5-0 dismantling of 10-man Iraq on the final day — enough to qualify as the eighth-best third-placed team — kept the Lions of Teranga alive. Papa Gueye was the standout with two goals off the bench, though Sadio Mane went scoreless despite the comfortable margin of victory.
Thiaw will be without first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who is sidelined with a knee sprain. Mory Diaw deputised against Iraq and will likely start again. Senegal's matches have been a goal-fest throughout the group stage — their games produced 14 goals in total, second only to Norway's group — so Seattle could be in for an eventful evening.
Belgium enter as the more fancied side on paper, but Senegal's pace in transition and physical presence make them a dangerous opponent at any stage of the tournament.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Belgium vs Senegal live, including TV channel details, live stream options and kick-off time.
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How to watch Belgium vs Senegal with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Confirmed team news & squads
Belgium vs Senegal lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
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Manager
- R. Garcia
- P. Thiaw
Belgium confirmed starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Timothy Castagne, Brandon Mechele, Arthur Theate, Maxim De Cuyper; Youri Tielemans (captain), Hans Vanaken; Jérémy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard; Charles De Ketelaere. Coach: Rudi Garcia.
Senegal confirmed starting XI: Mory Diaw; Krépin Diatta, Pathé Ciss, Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs; Habib Diarra, Idrissa Gueye (captain), Pape Gueye; Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaïla Sarr, Sadio Mané. Coach: Pape Thiaw
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
Belgium have won three and drawn two of their last five matches, with no defeats in that run. Their most recent result was the 5-1 win over New Zealand on June 27, with their previous two outings both ending in draws — 0-0 against Iran and 1-1 against Egypt. Pre-tournament friendlies brought a 5-0 win over Tunisia and a 2-0 victory against Croatia. Belgium scored 13 goals and conceded two across those five matches, though their group-stage performances before the New Zealand game raised questions about consistency.
Senegal have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five. Their most recent match was the 5-0 win over Iraq on June 26, a result that followed a 3-2 defeat to Norway and a 3-1 loss to France. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia and a 3-2 friendly defeat to the United States complete the run. Senegal scored 11 goals and conceded eight across those five games, with their attacking output improving sharply on the final matchday.
Head-to-Head Record
No head-to-head data is available for previous meetings between Belgium and Senegal in the provided records. Tuesday's Round of 32 fixture at Seattle Stadium will be the first tracked encounter between the two nations.
Confirmed kits
Belgium wear their second strip, which has a turquoise shirt with white shorts and socks that have a black trim. Their goalkeeper wears a yellow kit with a blue trim.
Senegal are wearing their dark green kits, which have a red trim on the shorts and socks. The Teranga Lions goalkeeper wears an orange strip.
The match officials wear light red.
Weather
There will be light cloud and a gentle breeze from the south-south-west in Seattle. The temperature will be 17°C (63°F), rising to 18°C (64°F) during the second half and 19°C (66°F) should the match reach extra time. The humidity will be 58% at kick-off, falling to 55% in the second half and 52% should we need an additional half-hour. The breeze will pick up into light winds should the tie enter extra time.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Belgium vs Senegal today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.