Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Kickoff 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT) at Lumen Field, Seattle
Belgium vs Senegal - Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 82
Wed, Jul 1
Date
4:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Round of 32
Round
#82
Match
Where to watch Belgium vs Senegal
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
Rights and channel assignments verified ahead of the tournament. Live channel for FOX (US English) and Telemundo (US Spanish) splits between primary and secondary networks per match . check the rights-holder's schedule on match day for the exact channel.
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Match-day essentials - Lumen Field
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. Cards and mobile pay only.
Best way to get there
Link Light Rail (recommended)
Stadium Station is a 2-minute walk from Lumen Field. Direct from Sea-Tac Airport ($3.50, 35 min) and downtown Seattle.
When to arrive
Arrive 90 min before kickoff. Walking from downtown is part of the experience. Pioneer Square has bars and food before the match.
Venue
Seattle, Washington - 69,000 capacity - Open roof
Lumen Field in downtown Seattle is home to both the Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders FC - one of MLS's biggest clubs. The stadium's partial roof creates a legendary noise-trapping effect, and the Sounders regularly sell out 40,000+ crowds, showing Seattle's deep soccer culture. Backdrop of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains makes it one of the world's most scenic venues.
Address
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
About This Match
Belgium face Senegal in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Belgium are ranked #9 in the world and managed by Domenico Tedesco; Senegal sit at #15 under Aliou Cissé. The match kicks off at 13:00 local time at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Belgium
Belgium's golden generation has had a complicated relationship with major tournaments - ranked among the world's best for a decade yet failing to win a major title. At World Cup 2026, an aging but still talented squad around Kevin De Bruyne - widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of his generation - makes one final tilt at glory. Coach Domenico Tedesco must manage minutes for veterans while integrating younger talents alongside proven players like Romelu Lukaku. Group G against Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand looks very favourable, and Belgium will be expected to top the group comfortably. Anything less than a semi-final would likely end the golden generation era.
Read Belgium preview →Senegal
Senegal, reigning African champions, arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the continent's most respected sides after their historic AFCON 2022 triumph. The Lions of Teranga, coached by Aliou Cissé - himself a player in the legendary 2002 squad that reached the quarter-finals as debutants - are led by the incomparable Sadio Mané and the commanding Kalidou Koulibaly. Group I against France, Norway, and Iraq is a tough group, but Senegal's experience and quality give them every chance of advancing. Mané's hunger for a World Cup deep run is well known, and this may be his final opportunity on the biggest stage.
Read Senegal preview →Recent Form
Last results for Belgium and Senegal in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Belgium
WW- Jun 6vs Tunisia5-0
- Jun 2at Croatia2-0
Senegal
DL- Jun 9vs Saudi Arabia0-0
- May 31at United States2-3
Where to Watch Belgium vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Belgium vs Senegal - FAQ
When is Belgium vs Senegal in the 2026 World Cup?+
Belgium vs Senegal is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 with kickoff at 13:00 local time at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Where is Belgium vs Senegal being played?+
The match is at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Capacity 69,000, Open roof.
What round is Belgium vs Senegal?+
It's a Round of 32 match - match number 82 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to Lumen Field for Belgium vs Senegal?+
Link Light Rail (recommended): Stadium Station is a 2-minute walk from Lumen Field. Direct from Sea-Tac Airport ($3.50, 35 min) and downtown Seattle.
What time should I arrive at Lumen Field?+
Arrive 90 min before kickoff. Walking from downtown is part of the experience. Pioneer Square has bars and food before the match.
What is Belgium's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Belgium is ranked #9 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Domenico Tedesco. Their best World Cup result is 3rd Place.
What is Senegal's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Senegal is ranked #15 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Aliou Cissé. Their best World Cup result is Quarterfinal.