Having been held to disappointing draws in their first two games by Egypt and Iran, respectively, Belgium produced a five-star display against New Zealand with the help of a star turn from Leandro Trossard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The goal blitz meant the Red Devils finished top of Group G and booked their place in the knockout stages, having failed to do so at the last World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senegal, meanwhile, had lost their two previous games against France and Norway and made spectacular amends against Iraq, recording a thumping 5-0 win powered by a brace and an assist from Papa Gueye to finish third in Group I and progress on the strength of their goal difference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both sides will be looking to maintain that momentum and earn a spot in the Round of 16, where they will be able to return to Seattle Stadium to face either the USA or Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belgium and Senegal have never faced each other in their international football history. The two nations are squaring off in the Round of 32, marking their first-ever official head-to-head meeting. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
How to watch Belgium vs Senegal live in India:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Live streaming and live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 football matches will be available on the Zee5 platform and app in India. A subscription will be needed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Live telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on the Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Key details:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Date and kick-off time: <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Thursday, July 2, 1:30 AM IST<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Referee: Said Martinez<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Squads:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belgium-<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senegal:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf, \u00c9douard Mendy<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Ilay Camara, Kr\u00e9pin Diatta, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Ismail Jakobs, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moustapha Mbow, Antoine Mendy, Moussa Niakhat\u00e9, Mamadou Sarr, Abdoulaye Seck<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf, \u00c9douard Mendy<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Attackers: Assane Diao, Bamba Dieng, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Man\u00e9, Ibrahim Mbaye, Cherif Ndiaye, Iliman Ndiaye, Isma\u00efla Sarr<\/p>\r\n\r\n