Belgium and Senegal dey set to face off for World Cup Round of 16 for Wednesday, July 1, for Lumen Field for Seattle. According to predictions, Belgium go win 2-1, but Senegal go make dem suffer before dat victory come.
Belgium no too convince for this World Cup. Dem draw with Egypt and Iran before dem hammer New Zealand 5-1 for dia last match. Rudi Garcia, the coach, want make dem improve for knockout stage.
Senegal barely survive group stage. Dem lose 5-0 to Iraq for match three, but dem find goals against France and Norway. Pape Thiaw hope say dem fit continue di scoring form.
Belgium expected lineup include Courtois, Castagne, Theate, Mechele, De Cuyper, Vanaken, Tielemans, Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku, and De Ketelaere. Senegal go field Diaw, Jakobs, Seck, Niakhate, Diatta, Camara, Gueye, Diarra, Mane, Jackson, and Sarr.
Belgium be favourite, but no expect easy win. Senegal get strong players wey fit cause wahala. Zeno Debast fit return from injury, but dis game maybe come too soon. Romelu Lukaku no sure starter. Senegal go miss goalkeeper Edouard Mendy because of knee injury, but e fit return for Round of 16 if dem progress.
Belgium Golden Generation dey near end, but dem still get quality to win tight match. Both teams dey score often. Belgium don score for all but two of dia last 17 matches. Senegal only fail to score five times since start of 2025. However, both defense no too strong. USA, Mexico, Egypt, and New Zealand don score against Belgium dis year. Senegal get five clean sheets for 11 matches.
Dis be first time di two sides go face. Expect goals at both ends and Belgian win. Leandro Trossard be key player. E don score brace against New Zealand and get 19 goals and assists for Arsenal for 2026/27 season. E fit be di difference maker.
