Belgium vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Line‑ups and Key Issues
Belgium secured top spot in their group with two draws and a 5‑1 victory over New Zealand. The squad faces a dilemma in attack between Romelu Lukaku and Charles De Ketelaere, while defender Zeno Debast remains sidelined with a muscle injury.
Senegal earned their round‑of‑16 place after a 5‑0 thrashing of Iraq, but goalkeeper Edouard Mendy’s knee problem casts doubt on his availability. Both teams meet at Lumen Field on July 1 at 22:00.
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