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Senegal awaits World Cup round of 16 opponent, either Belgium or England, pending DR Congo match result
via SeneNews1 min read
Senegal has qualified for the World Cup 2026 round of 16 and now faces two potential opponents: Belgium or England. The final determination depends on the outcome of the match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uzbekistan, scheduled for tonight at 11:30 PM GMT. If DR Congo wins, Senegal will play Belgium, the Group G leader, on Wednesday, July 1st, at 8:00 PM GMT in Seattle. However, if DR Congo does not perform well, Senegal will face England on the same day at 4:00 PM GMT in Atlanta. The Senegalese team, led by Pape Thiaw, must prepare for two distinct playing styles, whether it's the physical rigor of the Belgians or the intensity of the English. The outcome of the DR Congo match will indirectly determine Senegal's next challenge in the tournament.
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Must ReadSenegal's national football team, the Lions of Teranga, will play Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. This matchup was confirmed after the final group stage matches. A 0-0 draw between Portugal and Colombia, combined with the Democratic Republic of Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, solidified the tournament bracket. The Democratic Republic of Congo's win secured their spot as one of the best third-placed teams, leading to a reshuffling of the Round of 16 fixtures. This outcome means Senegal will face the winner of Group G, Belgium, rather than England, which had been a previous possibility. Senegal, coached by Pape Thiaw, qualified for the knockout stage after a 5-0 win against Iraq. The match against Belgium is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st, at 8 PM GMT at Lumen Field in Seattle. Belgium's team includes several experienced players from top European leagues.
SeneNews will provide live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Algeria and Austria. The game is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2026, at 02:00 Dakar time at Arrowhead Stadium. Live updates will include the score, team compositions, and match events. The article lists the starting lineups for both teams: Algeria's coach Vladimir Petkovic will field Oussama Benbot, Rafik Belghali, Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Jaouen Hadjam, Houssem Aouar, Nabil Bentaleb, Ibrahim Maza, Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri, and Farès Chaïbi. Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick's starting eleven includes Alexander Schlager, Stefan Posch, Philipp Lienhart, David Alaba, Phillipp Mwene, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager, Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, and Marko Arnautović. Substitutes for both teams are also provided.
SeneNews provided live coverage of the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan, which took place on June 27, 2026, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match kicked off at 11:30 PM Dakar time. SeneNews offered real-time updates including the live score, goals, substitutions, cards, and a summary of key moments. The platform also provided information on team compositions, statistics, and reactions throughout the game.