Senegal has advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup and will face Belgium in Seattle this Wednesday. The Senegalese team qualified as one of the best third-placed teams after a competitive group stage, securing their spot with a decisive 5-0 victory over Iraq. They are the only team with three points to reach this stage, surpassing nations like Iran, South Korea, and Scotland. Belgium, having topped their group, anticipated a less challenging opponent at this juncture. However, Senegal is widely regarded as a strong African team and is viewed as a dangerous competitor by Belgian media. Reports from RTBF, DH, and La Libre emphasize Senegal’s strength and potential to cause an upset. The winner of this match will advance to the quarter-finals to play either the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina.