Belgium faces Senegal in World Cup elimination match in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Belgium and Senegal meet in the round of 32 of the World Cup at Lumen Field on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Belgium won its group and aims to advance with key veterans, including Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. Senegal, coming off a strong 5-0 victory over Iraq, looks to upset the favored Belgians. The winner will face either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 6 in the next round.
- •Belgium won its group and is ranked 10th in the world by FIFA.
- •Senegal finished third in its group and advanced as one of the best third-place teams.
- •Sadio Mane is Senegal's all-time leading scorer, while Lukaku leads Belgium's scoring.
- •The match kicks off at Lumen Field at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
- •The winner will play in Seattle on July 6 against the U.S. or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup round-of-32 elimination match-up in Seattle now set
"An intriguing match Wednesday at Lumen Field: A European power with proven, though aging stars against a challenging African side.
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