Senegal secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Belgium 2-0 in their Round of 32 encounter on Wednesday.
The African side delivered a composed and clinical performance, taking control of the contest with an early breakthrough before sealing the victory after the interval.
Senegal opened the scoring in the 25th minute, capitalising on sustained attacking pressure to take a deserved lead. Belgium struggled to respond as Senegal remained organised defensively while posing a constant threat on the counterattack.
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The second goal arrived early in the second half, giving Senegal a comfortable cushion and leaving Belgium with a mountain to climb. Despite enjoying spells of possession and pushing more players forward, the European side failed to create enough clear-cut opportunities to mount a comeback.
Senegal managed the closing stages confidently, frustrating Belgium’s attacking efforts and preserving their clean sheet until the final whistle.
The victory sends Senegal into the Round of 16, while Belgium bow out of the tournament after falling short in the knockout stage.
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