World Cup 2026: Belgium vs Senegal – official lineups!

01.07.26 AET World Cup

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Belgium and Senegal are set to clash for the first time in their history this Wednesday in Seattle, with a coveted ticket to the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 on the line. The official lineups are now out, with Kevin De Bruyne and Doku starting for Belgium, while the "Lions of Teranga" pin their hopes on Sadio Mané despite the absence of Edouard Mendy.

Belgium and Senegal face off this Wednesday at Lumen Field, battling for a spot in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. On paper, the Red Devils led by Rudy Garcia are the favorites, but they must be wary of the ambitious Lions of Teranga, who are eager to extend their adventure after a dramatic qualification as the best third-placed team.

For this encounter, the Belgian coach has gone with his strongest lineup, building around De Bruyne, Trossard, and Doku. On the other side, Pape Thiaw sticks with his usual backbone, featuring Ismaïla Sarr, who has already netted three times, alongside Pape Gueye and Sadio Mané. With Edouard Mendy sidelined through injury, Mory Diaw steps in between the sticks. Kalidou Koulibaly starts on the bench, while Bathy Sissé anchors the defense with Moussa Niakhaté.

Belgium's official lineup: Courtois – Castagne – Arthur – Mechele – De Cuyper – Tielemans – Vrancken – De Bruyne – Trossard – De Ketelaere – Doku.

Senegal's official lineup: Diaw – Jacobs – Niakhaté – Sissé – Diatta – P. Gueye – I. Gueye – Diarra – Sarr – Elimane – Mané (captain).
The match kicks off Wednesday at 20:00 GMT at Seattle's stadium.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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