Mauricio Pochettino's squad has a golden opportunity to make a deep tournament run as a favorable knockout bracket begins against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle 10-man Iraq 5-0 at Toronto Stadium, boosting hopes of a World Cup last-32 spot.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome their group-stage struggles as they prepare to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 32. Despite a shaky start with two losses,

Belgium will look to build on their improved group-stage finish when they take on Senegal in a Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Rudi Garcia’s side progressed as Group winners,

Belgium cannot waste this opportunity, while Senegal wants to overturn the odds. Both teams come from tough groups, so they will have to give 100% to avoid being eliminated in the first round