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Belgium and Senegal meet in the round of 32 with two contrasting group stage stories and a shared sense that neither side has shown their best football yet.
The Red Devils limped through Group G with back-to-back draws against Egypt and Iran before a 5-1 demolition of New Zealand got their tournament back on track and secured a spot in the knockout round.
Romelu Lukaku and Leandro Trossard lead the side with two goals apiece, while Kevin De Bruyne adds one more as a golden generation that finished third in 2018 makes another run at a first-ever World Cup title in 15 attempts.
Senegal's path was rockier, dropping their first two matches to France and Norway before a 5-0 rout of Iraq kept their knockout stage hopes alive and punched their ticket to the Round of 32.
This is the fourth World Cup appearance for the Lions of Teranga, who reached the quarterfinals in 2002 and the Round of 16 in Qatar.
Senegal has one of the more dangerous rosters in the field: Ismaila Sarr leads the attack with three goals, Pape Gueye has added two, and a supporting cast that includes Habib Diarra, Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson and Kalidou Koulibaly gives Senegal the firepower to make a run.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Belgium vs. Senegal World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.
Belgium vs. Senegal live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
Belgium vs. Senegal will be broadcast on FS1 in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, with new customers able to sign up for a FREE trial.
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What time does Belgium vs. Senegal start?
Belgium vs. Senegal kicks off Wednesday, July 1, at 4 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wednesday, July 1 | 4 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wednesday, July 1 | 3 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wednesday, July 1 | 2 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wednesday, July 1 | 1 p.m. |
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, July 1
- England vs. DR Congo (12 p.m.)
- Belgium vs. Senegal (4 p.m.)
- USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (8 p.m.)
Thursday, July 2
- Spain vs. Austria (3 p.m.)
- Portugal vs. Croatia (7 p.m.)
- Switzerland vs. Algeria (11 p.m.)
MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men's World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.
What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?
In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA's tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
Is the United States playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as one of the three host nations, along with Canada and Mexico. They are into the knockouts.
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