Belgium faces Senegal in World Cup round of 32 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Belgium takes on Senegal in the first match of day 21 of the World Cup, starting at 4pm local time. Belgium enters this knockout stage after defeating New Zealand 5-1 to secure top spot in Group G. Despite this success, coach Rudi Garcia expressed frustration in a post-match press conference, indicating there are still concerns to address. Following this match, the USA will play Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- •Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in the group stage.
- •Match kicks off at 4pm local time.
- •Garcia voiced concerns despite the previous win.
- •USA will play Bosnia and Herzegovina later today.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Round of 32: Belgium vs. Senegal official line-ups
- 6:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — Belgium v Senegal: World Cup last 32 – live
"⚽️ Kick-off time: 4pm local/6pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot This is the first game of day 21 at the World Cup, with USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina to follow. Ach, who am I kidding. Belgium had just beaten New Zealand 5-1 to secure top spot in Group G and, at least in theory, an easier last-32 draw, but Rudi Garcia was evidently irked. In response to the first question in a curt post-match press conference, he adjusted the microphone to ensure his point was heard. Continue reading...
"There are numerous Serie A players in tonight’s World Cup tie between Belgium and Senegal, as Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere take on Assane Diao with a forced change in goal.It kicks off i...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 6:45 PMWorld Cup Round of 32: Belgium vs. Senegal official line-ups
There are numerous Serie A players in tonight’s World Cup tie between Belgium and Senegal, as Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere take on Assane Diao with a forced change in goal.It kicks off i...
- The Guardian SportJul 1, 2026, 6:05 PMBelgium v Senegal: World Cup last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 4pm local/6pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot This is the first game of day 21 at the World Cup, with USA v Bosnia and Herzegovina to follow. Ach, who am I kidding. Belgium had just beaten New Zealand 5-1 to secure top spot in Group G and, at least in theory, an easier last-32 draw, but Rudi Garcia was evidently irked. In response to the first question in a curt post-match press conference, he adjusted the microphone to ensure his point was heard. Continue reading...
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