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Belgium vs Senegal

World Cup 2026Full time · 1 Jul 2026
Belgium
Belgium
Won
Full time
3 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Habib Diarra 24' · ⚽ Ismaïla Sarr 51' · ⚽ Romelu Lukaku 86' · ⚽ Youri Tielemans 89'
Senegal
Lost
Senegal

Who won Belgium vs Senegal?

Belgium 3 Senegal 2, full time in World Cup 2026. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score, which landed.

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Match StoryFull breakdown

Belgium 3–2 Senegal

Belgium were two goals down, getting bossed around a World Cup pitch, and somehow found a way to win it in extra time. Honestly. What just happened.

World Cup 2026Wed 1 Jul, 21:00

Our pick

Belgium to win

45%Lost

Result

Belgium3:2Senegal

BEL v SEN

Our model leaned Belgium to win at 45%. Belgium 3-2 Senegal. Pick missed.
Key Takeaways
Result

Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 at home.

Goals

5 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.

Chance quality

Belgium won against the run of the chances: Belgium 2.16 to Senegal 2.94 on expected goals, which favoured Senegal.

Match FactsThe record of the game
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
ResultBelgium 3–2 Senegal
Kick-off
Goals24' Habib Diarra (SEN) · 51' Ismaïla Sarr (SEN) · 86' Romelu Lukaku (BEL) · 89' Youri Tielemans (BEL)
xGBEL 2.16 · SEN 2.94
SportsEvent ✓BreadcrumbList ✓Dataset ✓One Organization graph ✓NewsArticle (report) ✓
First Goal
Habib Diarra
24'⚽
Habib Diarra
Match Report
Belgium 3-2 Senegal: The Great Escape That Had No Right To Happen
JTJay Thompson

Belgium 3-2 Senegal: The Great Escape That Had No Right To Happen

Belgium were two goals down, getting bossed around a World Cup pitch, and somehow found a way to win it in extra time. Honestly. What just happened.

Read full report →
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. 94'
    SenegalNicolas JacksonNicolas Jackson
    off: Sadio Mané
  16. 94'
    SenegalEl Hadji Malick DioufEl Hadji Malick Diouf
    off: Ismail Jakobs
  17. 96'
    SenegalBara Sapoko NdiayeBara Sapoko Ndiaye
    off: Idrissa Gueye
  18. 109'
    BelgiumAmadou OnanaAmadou Onana
    off: Leandro Trossard
  19. 120'
    BelgiumYouri TielemansYouri Tielemans
  20. 120+5'
    BelgiumYouri TielemansYouri Tielemans
    Right foot shot

+1 more event without full detail from the data feed.

Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

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

The World Cup 2026 table is split into conferences, so a single ladder here would repeat rank numbers. See the full standings →

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.

📊 Match recap and data context

Belgium face Senegal on July 1st at 20:00 UTC in a World Cup 2026 fixture. 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.

SportSignals uses automated analysis with editorial oversight. Check current team news and market prices before relying on this context.

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