Belgium vs Senegal Result: Belgium 3–2 Senegal — Round of 16 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Belgium 3–2 Senegal at Lumen Field, Seattle on July 1, 2026 — Round of 16, Match 82. Scorers: Belgium: Romelu Lukaku (86'), Youri Tielemans (89'), Youri Tielemans (120+5'). Senegal: Habib Diarra (24'), Ismaila Sarr (51').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Belgium 3–2 Senegal |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Match | #82 (Round of 16) |
| Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 13:00 |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Stage | Round of 16 — Match #82 |
| Goal scorers | Belgium: Romelu Lukaku 86', Youri Tielemans 89', Youri Tielemans 120+5'; Senegal: Habib Diarra 24', Ismaila Sarr 51' |
Goal Scorers
- 86'Romelu Lukaku
- 89'Youri Tielemans
- 120+5'Youri Tielemans
- 24'Habib Diarra
- 51'Ismaila Sarr
Match Summary
Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field in Seattle. Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr put Senegal 2-0 ahead before Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans levelled in the final five minutes of regulation; Tielemans struck again in the 120+5th minute to send Belgium into the Round of 8.
Player of the match: Youri Tielemans.
Key Moments
- Habib Diarra gave Senegal a first-half lead in the 24th minute.
- Ismaila Sarr doubled Senegal's advantage in the 51st minute.
- Romelu Lukaku pulled one back for Belgium in the 86th minute.
- Youri Tielemans equalised in the 89th minute to force extra time.
- Tielemans scored the winner in the 120+5th minute of extra time.
Bracket Impact
Belgium advance to the Round of 8 and will face the USA in Match #94 on 6 July at Lumen Field, Seattle. Senegal are eliminated after a dramatic comeback defeat.
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What This Means for Belgium & Senegal
Belgium advance; Senegal are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Belgium | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| Senegal | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Belgium vs Senegal score at World Cup 2026?
Belgium 3–2 Senegal — played at Lumen Field, Seattle on July 1, 2026 (Round of 16, Match #82).
Who won Belgium vs Senegal World Cup 2026?
Belgium won 3–2.
Where was Belgium vs Senegal played?
Lumen Field, Seattle — kickoff 13:00 local time.
What stage is Belgium vs Senegal?
Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #82.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Belgium advance to the Round of 8 and will face the USA in Match #94 on 6 July at Lumen Field, Seattle. Senegal are eliminated after a dramatic comeback defeat.
Who scored in Belgium vs Senegal?
Belgium: Romelu Lukaku 86', Youri Tielemans 89', Youri Tielemans 120+5'. Senegal: Habib Diarra 24', Ismaila Sarr 51'.