Belgium
Senegal
When is the match? Kickoff time and venue
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Belgium vs Senegal kicks off on July 1, 2026 at 23:00. The match will be played at Lumen Field (Seattle) in the Round of 32.
2-2 after 90 minutes; Belgium won in extra time with a 125th-minute VAR-awarded penalty (Tielemans).
Post-Match Reactions
“We know teams like that: they lose their tactical structure towards the end of the match. We knew that at 2-0 they would do everything to protect their goal, which in my opinion is a serious mistake. It was very good to score from a completely justified penalty.”Source: GhanaWeb
“When the referee announced the penalty, and we re-watched the footage, for us there was no penalty. It is not easy to lose these kinds of matches, especially when everything was in our hands. But this is football; it is cruel. We have to accept it, even though it is difficult.”Source: Soccer Laduma
Match Analysis
The match between Belgium and Senegal was a pivotal confrontation that could decide the fate of both teams in the World Cup. Held at Lumen Field in Seattle, this encounter was crucial for both sides to maintain their hopes of advancing from the group stage. Belgium, having not achieved the desired results in previous matches, had left their chances of progression hanging on this final match.
Senegal, despite entering the tournament as one of Africa's strong contenders, found themselves in a challenging position after losses to France and Norway. A victory against Belgium could have changed the scenario for the Lions. Both teams exerted their full effort on the field, offering fans thrilling moments of football action.