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What time did Belgium vs Senegal kick off?
Confirmed team news & squads
Belgium vs Senegal lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
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.
Belgium Team News
Rudi Garcia’s side topped Group G after following up quiet draws against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0) with a resounding 5-1 demolition of New Zealand. They enter the knockout phase with a mostly healthy squad and growing momentum.
The big news for the Red Devils is the return of 22-year-old defender Zeno Debast to full training following a leg injury. While he has been cleared to play, Garcia has noted that a starting spot is "too soon" for him, meaning he will likely start from the bench.
With Nathan Ngoy having served his suspension, Garcia faces a choice in central defense. However, Arthur Theate is heavily tipped to retain his partnership with Brandon Mechele after their solid showing against New Zealand.
Charles De Ketelaere is expected to lead the line over all-time top scorer Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku, recovering from an injury-plagued club season, is being primed as a high-impact weapon off the bench alongside Alexis Saelemaekers.
The star-studded supporting trio of Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku, and Leandro Trossard (who bagged a brace last time out) will pull the creative strings in midfield.
Senegal Team News
Pape Thiaw’s side scraped through as one of the best third-placed teams out of a brutal Group I, bouncing back from losses to France and Norway with a clinical 5-0 win over Iraq. However, their knockout preparation has been dealt a severe blow.
First-choice goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has been officially ruled out of the clash. The Al-Ahli shot-stopper failed to recover from a knee injury sustained against Norway and has returned to Saudi Arabia for further medical assessment. Mory Diaw will deputize in goal. The Le Havre keeper started and kept a clean sheet against Iraq, earning high praise from Thiaw, who has total faith in his backup No. 1.
The Lions of Teranga will lean heavily on the veteran leadership of Sadio Mané and the physical presence of Nicolas Jackson up front.
Midfielder Papa Gueye, fresh off a dominant two-goal, one-assist performance against Iraq, will anchor the center of the pitch alongside Kalidou Koulibaly controlling the backline.
Belgium vs Senegal Live Streams
Belgium versus Senegal is scheduled to be the last game of the World Cup to be shown on FS1. The remaining games, including USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be broadcast on the main FOX network.
Because FS1 is not available free-to-air in the US, viewers can watch through a variety of online streaming services. Fubo carries FS1 - as well as Telemundo who are broadcasting Spanish language coverage of the game - while offering new customers a free five day trial of their service.
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Belgium and Senegal meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The stakes are straightforward: win or go home.
Belgium topped Group G after a turbulent campaign that threatened to end before the knockout rounds even began. Rudi Garcia's side drew with Egypt and Iran before turning on the style against New Zealand, winning 5-1 to claim first place. Leandro Trossard scored twice, Kevin De Bruyne added one, and Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to cap the rout with a thunderous header. Garcia was quick to defend his veteran core afterwards, calling pre-tournament criticism of the trio "ugly."
Senegal's path here was no smoother. Pape Thiaw's side lost to France and Norway before beating ten-man Iraq 5-0 on the final matchday to scrape through as the eighth-best third-placed side. Papa Gueye bagged a brace off the bench in that win, while Sadio Mane — remarkably — went scoreless across all five goals.
The Lions of Teranga arrive with a specific concern between the posts. First-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is sidelined with a knee sprain, meaning Mory Diaw will start in goal for this knockout tie.
Belgium carry the weight of expectation that has followed this generation for a decade. De Bruyne and Lukaku are among the last survivors of a squad that promised so much across multiple tournaments without delivering. This is their clearest shot yet at a deep run, but Senegal's pace and physicality in transition will test a defence that has already shown it can be unsettled.
Senegal have lost their last two World Cup knockout games against European opposition, falling to England and Turkey. That record will be on Thiaw's mind as he prepares his side for what is a genuine examination of their tournament credentials.
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.
How to watch Belgium vs Senegal with a 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.
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Is Belgium vs Senegal on FOX or FS1?
Belgium vs Senegal from the Round of 32 is being broadcast live on FS1 (as well as streaming on the Fox One and Fox Sports apps), rather than the main FOX network.
Is the game on Telemundo or Universo?
Today's Belgium vs Senegal game is on Telemundo in the United States.
Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?
JP Dellacamera and former United States women's international Lori Lindsey are FS1's commentary team, with Dr. Joe Machnik offering insight as a rules analyst.
Copan Alvarez and Pepe Del Bosque will commentate for Telemundo. Tony Cherchi hosts and is joined by Carlos Pavón, Julián González and Jaime Herrera.
Form
Belgium have won three and drawn two of their last five matches without a defeat. Their most recent result was the 5-1 win over New Zealand in the World Cup group stage on June 27, a dominant display in which Trossard scored twice and Lukaku netted from the bench. Before that, they drew 0-0 with Iran and 1-1 with Egypt in the group stage. Pre-tournament friendlies brought a 5-0 win over Tunisia and a 2-0 victory over Croatia. Belgium scored thirteen goals and conceded two across those five matches.
Senegal have won two and lost three of their last five. Their most recent result was the 5-0 win over Iraq in the World Cup group stage on June 26. Before that, they lost 3-2 to Norway and 3-1 to France. A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia and a 3-2 loss to the United States in pre-tournament friendlies complete the run. Senegal scored fifteen goals and conceded nine across those five matches, with five of their last six games featuring over 3.5 goals.
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 63°F (17°C), rising to 64°F (18°C) during the second half and 66°F (19°C) 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who would the winner play in the Round of 16?
The winner of Belgium vs Senegal will take on the winner of the USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Round of 32 game that follows.
Check out GOAL's guide on how to watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Round of 16 Match Details
Date | Monday, July 6, 2006 |
Kick-Off Time | 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT |
Venue | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) - Seattle, Washington |
What is the head to head record between Belgium and Senegal?
The two nations have never faced each other in a senior international football match - meaning no previous World Cup encounters, minor tournament fixtures, or even friendly matches are on the books.