Belgium, having secured first place in their group after a victory over New Zealand on Friday, will face Senegal in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal finished third in Group I, behind France and Norway.
The match is scheduled to take place on July 2, 2026. Belgium's performance in the group stage has been strong, but they will face a determined Senegalese side that advanced despite a challenging group.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams in a World Cup knockout stage. Senegal, the reigning African champions, have shown resilience and tactical discipline under their coach.
