Belgium vs Senegal

World Cup · Round of 32
BelgiumBelgium
3-2
SenegalSenegal
World Cup · Round of 32
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Match summary

Half time0-1
Full time3-2

Belgium beat Senegal 3-2. Senegal led 1-0 at half time. Belgium came from behind to win.

Match timeline
Belgium
P
Senegal
0′45′90′120′
How the goals came
  1. 0-1H. Diarra24′
  2. 0-2I. Sarr51′
  3. 1-2R. Lukaku86′
  4. 2-2Y. Tielemans89′
  5. 3-2Y. Tielemans (pen)120′

H. Diarra opened the scoring for Senegal (24′). I. Sarr made it 2-0 for Senegal, set up by M. Niakhate (51′). R. Lukaku pulled one back for Belgium, set up by T. Meunier (86′). Y. Tielemans levelled for Belgium, set up by L. Trossard (89′). Y. Tielemans put Belgium ahead from the penalty spot (120′).

Cards and VAR

VAR confirmed a penalty for Belgium (120′). Yellow cards: Belgium 1, Senegal 1.

In numbers

BelgiumSenegal
52%Possession48%
19Shots19
5Shots on target5
4Corners2
1.8Expected goals (xG)3.54

Belgium had 52% of the ball. Shots: Belgium 19 (5 on target), Senegal 19 (5). Expected goals (xG): Belgium 1.80, Senegal 3.54. Top rated: Youri Tielemans (Belgium), 8.3.

Match facts

Competition
World Cup · Round of 32
Kickoff
Stadium
Lumen Field, Seattle
Referee
Said Martinez, Honduras
Goals
Belgium: R. Lukaku 86′, Y. Tielemans 89′, Y. Tielemans (pen) 120′
Senegal: H. Diarra 24′, I. Sarr 51′

Questions and answers

Who won Belgium vs Senegal?

Belgium beat Senegal 3-2. H. Diarra opened the scoring for Senegal in the 24th minute. Y. Tielemans scored the winner in the 120th minute. Belgium came from behind to win.

Who scored in Belgium vs Senegal?

Belgium: R. Lukaku 86′, Y. Tielemans 89′, Y. Tielemans (pen) 120′. Senegal: H. Diarra 24′, I. Sarr 51′.

What were the key stats of Belgium vs Senegal?

Belgium had 52% of the ball. Shots: Belgium 19 (5 on target), Senegal 19 (5). Expected goals (xG): Belgium 1.80, Senegal 3.54. Corners: Belgium 4, Senegal 2.

Who was the best player in Belgium vs Senegal?

Top rated: Youri Tielemans (Belgium), 8.3. He scored 2 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in Belgium vs Senegal?

No player was sent off.

When and where was Belgium vs Senegal played?

Belgium vs Senegal was played on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Stadium: Lumen Field, Seattle. Competition: World Cup, Round of 32.

Who started for Belgium and Senegal?

Belgium (4-2-3-1, coach Rudi Garcia): T. Courtois, T. Castagne, B. Mechele, A. Theate, M. De Cuyper, Y. Tielemans, H. Vanaken, L. Trossard, K. De Bruyne, J. Doku, C. De Ketelaere. Senegal (4-3-3, coach Bouna Thiaw Pape): M. Diaw, K. Diatta, P. Ciss, M. Niakhate, I. Jakobs, H. Diarra, I. Gueye, P. Gueye, I. Ndiaye, I. Sarr, S. Mane.

Who refereed Belgium vs Senegal?

Said Martinez, Honduras was the referee.