Belgium and Senegal meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at Seattle Stadium, the second of the night’s last-32 matches. Belgium advanced from the group and enters the knockout tie with a strong run of form, described by multiple reports as unbeaten in their last 16 matches. Senegal, who reach the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, arrive as Africa Cup of Nations finalists after a group stage campaign that included a 5-0 win over Iraq and subsequent progression. Several outlets report Senegal make three changes from that 5-0 match, with Pathe Ciss, Iliman Ndiaye and Pape Gueye named as replacements for Abdoulaye Seck, Ibrahim Mbaye and Lamine Camara. Belgium’s reported lineup features Thibaut Courtois in goal and a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Tielemans and Vanaken in midfield and Trossard, De Bruyne and Doku supporting De Ketelaere. Match previews also note the teams both advanced from their groups in dramatic fashion, setting up an expectation of an open, high-stakes knockout encounter.