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Belgium vs Senegal

World Cup 2026Full time · 1 Jul 2026
Belgium

Belgium

Won · xG 2.16LWWWDLast 5
Full time
3 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Habib Diarra 24' · ⚽ Ismaïla Sarr 51' · ⚽ Romelu Lukaku 86' · ⚽ Youri Tielemans 89'

Senegal

Lost · xG 2.94LWLLLast 5
Senegal
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ BEL · last goal · 89'
49
51
BEL · 2.16 xG2.94 xG · SEN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Belgium 3–2 Senegal

Belgium enter their final World Cup 2026 group game on five points, needing a result against a Senegal side that has shown they can hurt anyone. Elena Santos breaks down the picture heading into Wednesday's decisive encounter.

World Cup 2026Wed 1 Jul, 21:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Belgium picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Belgium end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Habib Diarra
24'⚽
Habib Diarra
Key Events
  1. 24'
    SenegalHabib DiarraHabib Diarra
    Right foot shot
  2. 46'
    BelgiumRomelu LukakuRomelu Lukaku
    off: Charles De Ketelaere
  3. 51'
    SenegalIsmaïla SarrIsmaïla Sarr
    assist: Moussa Niakhaté
  4. 56'
    BelgiumNicolas RaskinNicolas Raskin
    off: Kevin De Bruyne
  5. 56'
    BelgiumDodi LukébakioDodi Lukébakio
    off: Jérémy Doku
  6. 63'
    BelgiumDiego MoreiraDiego Moreira
    off: Hans Vanaken
  7. 64'
    BelgiumBrandon MecheleBrandon Mechele
    Foul
  8. 66'
    SenegalLamine CamaraLamine Camara
    off: Pape Gueye
  9. 67'
    SenegalLamine CamaraLamine Camara
    Foul
  10. 73'
    SenegalIbrahim MbayeIbrahim Mbaye
    off: Iliman Ndiaye
  11. 73'
    SenegalPape Matar SarrPape Matar Sarr
    off: Habib Diarra
  12. 78'
    BelgiumThomas MeunierThomas Meunier
    off: Maxim De Cuyper
  13. 86'
    BelgiumRomelu LukakuRomelu Lukaku
    assist: Thomas Meunier
  14. 89'
    BelgiumYouri TielemansYouri Tielemans
    assist: Leandro Trossard
  15. 90'
    Belgium
    Argument
  16. 94'
    SenegalNicolas JacksonNicolas Jackson
    off: Sadio Mané
  17. 94'
    SenegalEl Hadji Malick DioufEl Hadji Malick Diouf
    off: Ismail Jakobs
  18. 96'
    SenegalBara Sapoko NdiayeBara Sapoko Ndiaye
    off: Idrissa Gueye
  19. 109'
    BelgiumAmadou OnanaAmadou Onana
    off: Leandro Trossard
  20. 120'
    BelgiumYouri TielemansYouri Tielemans
  21. 120+5'
    BelgiumYouri TielemansYouri Tielemans
    Right foot shot
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Belgium 2.16 xGSenegal 2.94 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Belgium vs Senegal?

The match finished 3-2 to Belgium.

Who won Belgium vs Senegal?

Belgium won the match 3-2.

When did Belgium vs Senegal take place?

The match took place on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Belgium face Senegal on July 1st at 20:00 UTC in a World Cup 2026 fixture. Our model backs Belgium to win at 45% probability, with best odds of 2.10 available at William Hill. Belgium have won their last match and both teams scored in all five recent outings, though Senegal have lost twice in that span. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Belgium sit top of their group; Senegal third. This World Cup cycle has seen both sides leak goals consistently. Belgium's recent form tilts positive despite the draw sequence, while Senegal's momentum has stalled sharply after two successive defeats. Group dynamics and remaining fixtures will determine qualification pressure; Belgium appear better positioned to progress.

Belgium v Senegal · World Cup 2026 · 01/07/2026, 21:00:00