Senegal meets Belgium in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at Seattle Stadium on July 1, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Location: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, WA
- TV Channels: FS1, Telemundo
How to Watch Senegal vs. Belgium on July 1, 2026
You can watch Belgium take on Senegal live on DIRECTV on FS1 and Telemundo on July 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
Senegal vs. Belgium — Round of 32 Match Preview
Senegal and Belgium meet in the Round of 32 at Seattle Stadium, a knockout clash that pits arguably Africa’s strongest side against a Belgian golden generation in its probable final act.
Senegal advanced from Group I as the best third-place finisher, collecting 3 points across three matches, while Belgium came through Group G with 5 points to book their spot. Senegal arrive as a team that has been to this stage before — this is their 3rd consecutive World Cup, with Round of 16 runs in both 2002 and 2022 — and under coach Pape Thiaw they enter as 2025 AFCON finalists, the standard-bearer for CAF at this tournament.
Belgium, managed by Rudi Garcia, carry the weight of a generation that finished third in 2018 and has been chasing that ceiling ever since, knowing that Kevin De Bruyne — now in his thirties and likely at his last World Cup — needs a deep run to close the chapter. Senegal fell 3-1 to France in group play but Ismaïla Sarr has been the group stage’s most productive attacker, leading all tournament scorers with 3 goals in 3 matches, and Iliman Ndiaye has added 2 assists in 2 appearances to give Senegal a creative spine that can threaten any defense.
Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt during the group stage, a result that reflects a side still searching for its best form, though Leandro Trossard’s 2 goals in 3 matches suggest there is firepower available when the attack clicks. A place in the Round of 16 is at stake, and for Belgium, so is the legacy of this generation.
National TV
FS1, Telemundo
What Time is the Belgium vs. Senegal Match Today?
The Senegal vs. Belgium match starts at 4:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Senegal vs. Belgium?
You can watch Senegal vs. Belgium on FS1 and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Senegal vs. Belgium
Senegal
Ismaïla Sarr — Forward. Sarr leads all scorers at this tournament with 3 goals in 3 matches, making him the group stage standout attacker and the player Belgium will most need to contain. His combination of pace and finishing has defined Senegal’s tournament, and with the knockout stage arriving he enters as their most dangerous weapon in transition and in the box.
Iliman Ndiaye — Midfielder. Ndiaye has been the engine behind Senegal’s creativity, recording 2 assists across 2 appearances to lead the team in that category. He operates between the lines with the ability to find Sarr and Senegal’s forwards in dangerous positions, and his form coming into this match makes him the player Belgium’s midfield will need to track most closely.
Pape Gueye — Midfielder. Gueye has been a consistent contributor throughout Senegal’s group stage, contributing 2 goals in 3 matches from a central midfield role that blends defensive responsibility with late runs into the box. That goal threat from deep gives Senegal an extra attacking dimension that is difficult for opponents to account for when Sarr and Ndiaye are drawing attention further forward.
Belgium
Leandro Trossard — Forward. Trossard has been Belgium’s most reliable finisher in this tournament, scoring 2 goals in 3 group-stage matches and providing the direct threat that Rudi Garcia’s attack needs when it finds space in behind. His movement off the ball and ability to finish in tight areas make him the focal point of Belgium’s attacking transitions.
Kevin De Bruyne — Midfielder. De Bruyne’s 1 goal in 3 group-stage appearances only begins to reflect his influence — as the man who dictates Belgium’s tempo and range of passing, this match may well represent one of his final opportunities on the World Cup stage. His ability to control the pace of the match and pick out runners in the final third is the difference between a Belgium that looks disjointed and one that can genuinely threaten over 90 minutes.
Romelu Lukaku — Forward. Lukaku added 1 goal in 3 group-stage matches and remains one of the most physically imposing center-forwards in the tournament, capable of holding up play and bringing others into the match as much as finishing chances himself. In a knockout match where margins are tight, his ability to create space and draw defenders gives Trossard and De Bruyne room to operate.
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