Belgium are through to the Round of 16: on 1 July 2026 the Red Devils beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their Round of 32 tie at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Group G winners Belgium saw off Senegal, one of the eight best third-placed teams, to advance, and now meet the USA on 6 July 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
How Belgium Reached the Round of 16
At the FIFA World Cup 2026, Belgium topped Group G, so as group winners they drew one of the eight best third-placed teams rather than a fixed group rival: here is how the Round of 32 format works.
Belgium finished first in Group G ahead of Egypt. The standings and fixtures live in the Group G fixtures and standings and on Belgium’s match schedule at the World Cup.
That draw settled, Belgium beat Senegal, one of the best third-placed qualifiers, 3-2 after extra time in Seattle on 1 July to reach the Round of 16.
| Round of 32 Fixture | Details |
|---|---|
| Result | Belgium 3-2 Senegal (after extra time) |
| Belgium’s finish | Group G winners |
| Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle |
The Team Standing in the Way
Belgium drew Senegal, who reached the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams after finishing third in Group I. The full picture sits in our Group I fixtures and standings.
Senegal brought genuine pace and power and have knockout pedigree from recent tournaments, so this was no routine opener, even with Belgium through as group winners ahead of Egypt’s run at the World Cup.
The Matchup
Belgium came through as Group G winners, beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time in Seattle on 1 July. It proved a demanding tie, but topping their group gave the Red Devils the edge. With the win, Belgium advance to the Round of 16, where they meet the USA on 6 July 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Planning to follow them across the bracket? Compare hotels in Seattle, where Belgium stay on for the Round of 16, and keep their fixtures handy with the Belgium kick-off times in local time.
Image: Belgium v. Egypt at Lumen Field, Seattle, photo by SounderBruce via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Belgium qualified for the Round of 32?
Yes. Belgium won Group G and beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field in Seattle on 1 July 2026 to reach the Round of 16, where they meet the USA on 6 July 2026.
Who did Belgium play in the Round of 32?
Senegal. As Group G winners, Belgium were drawn against a best third-placed team, Senegal, who finished third in Group I, and beat them 3-2 after extra time at Lumen Field in Seattle on 1 July 2026.
Where and when was Belgium’s Round of 32 match?
It took place at Lumen Field in Seattle on 1 July 2026, where Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time as Group G winners.
Sources
- FIFA: Knockout Stage Match Schedule and Bracket
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I
- ESPN: 2026 World Cup Match Schedule and Bracket
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